OSTRICH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrich

as in antelope

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Recent Examples of ostrich The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 In the 1980s such natural materials as python and ostrich skin were used to make motorcycle jackets and jeans, respectively. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Before scaling the technology further, Colossal plans to conduct additional testing using emu and ostrich eggs, the outlet reported. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 But creating an artificial incubator was necessary because the Giant Moa, a flightless bird that was hunted to extinction on New Zealand a few hundred years ago by Maori settlers, also had giant eggs, far larger than any living bird, even an ostrich, could possibly carry and lay. — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich

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Noun

Cedar Hollow Ranch is home to hundreds of animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and antelope.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026
The ranch is home to a couple of hundred animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and an antelope found in Central Africa.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Definition of antelope

Noun

There, students can see animals including snakes, axolotls, tiger salamanders, turtles, toads, frogs, tarantulas, millipedes, bunnies and owls, Wieser said.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
These birds will eventually be released on Palmyra Atoll, a brown snake-free island in the Pacific Ocean.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

Hermès has also been criticized by animal rights groups such as PETA for using animal skins from crocodile farms and similar facilities in its handbags and other items.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
When Bury got in the water, people warned him there was a crocodile.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of crocodile

Noun

The knife went through it with ease, and the mix of sweet cinnamon and savory chicken just worked perfectly together.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of chicken

Noun

The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
An alligator is seen in its natural habitat in the Everglades National Park, Florida, on April 9, 2026.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of alligator

Noun

Verna did not know there was a gun in the vehicle that would be used for a sneak attack to kill him, but one of his last acts as an officer was to write a ticket, resulting in evidence that would eventually lead to solving his own murder, according to the prosecutor.

— City News Service, Daily News, 24 June 2026
The latest sneak peak into the sequel for the Nineties cult classic is filled with magic — but that doesn’t mean the Owen sisters are always onboard, especially not Bullock’s Sally.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026

Definition of sneak

Noun

Adidas put Bad Bunny in its World Cup ad and a $160 F50 sneaker on shelves, then handed its Predator boot to Hermès designer Grace Wales Bonner, who produced a $350 snakeskin version.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Definition of snakeskin

Noun

These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
As explained in a 1985 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, cream puff batter that bakes like a popover best describes Nun's Puffs.

— Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026

Definition of cream puff

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