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Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
While our guide talked, viscachas — Peruvian chinchillas — scurried atop the walls and a quartet of wild llamas gathered on one of the lawns.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Comforted by her two cats — who are also tattooed on her arm, hugging — two guinea pigs, and two chinchillas, plus an attorney and a longtime friend, Hill-Johnson begins to reopen old wounds and lay bare some of Mack’s faults and missteps.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2024
From chinchillas to capybaras, the rodent comparisons sped across social media like a runaway wheel of cheese, warping the image (and perhaps the confidence) of many popular, young white male celebrities in its path.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 June 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
While our guide talked, viscachas — Peruvian chinchillas — scurried atop the walls and a quartet of wild llamas gathered on one of the lawns.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Comforted by her two cats — who are also tattooed on her arm, hugging — two guinea pigs, and two chinchillas, plus an attorney and a longtime friend, Hill-Johnson begins to reopen old wounds and lay bare some of Mack’s faults and missteps.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2024
From chinchillas to capybaras, the rodent comparisons sped across social media like a runaway wheel of cheese, warping the image (and perhaps the confidence) of many popular, young white male celebrities in its path.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chinchilla
Noun
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Adding social services, mental health services and job training would go a long way toward helping far more people than banning mink coats.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Out stepped the Queen of Soul in a full-length mink coat.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This mat from Nickel Designs Doormats features a fluffy white rabbit and an adorable pink heart.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The coyote was released later in Barrington Hills on 9 acres of private property, where rabbits and mice — not submarine sandwiches and chips — would be his daily fare.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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In addition to serving as a living mulch, the spiny hairs on squash leaves are thought to deter raccoons from stealing your sweet corn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rangers lead numerous hikes and programs under oak trees, through wildflowers and in the habitat of raccoons, coyotes and other wildlife.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Next, peruse Auntie Q’s diverse array of vintage items and collectibles–from glassware and toys to restored cast-iron cooking pieces – and don’t leave without a Sand Mountain Beach Club T-shirt sporting a mischievous racoon and snarky sayings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot Minifigure Recreate some of Rocket’s adventures from Guardians of the Galaxy with this buildable and poseable figure of the beloved racoon.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Like many other animals in the state including bears and beavers, bobcats numbers are steadily increasing.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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In ecosystems, keystone species—like beavers or sea stars—are small but essential.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Painter and Jensen have seen beavers, muskrats, pond turtles, deer and black bears roaming the grounds.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even in her early twenties, Long held staunch opinions on stocking colors and children’s frocks, Christmas cards and muskrat coats.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Smaller animals, like these otters, use the crossings, too.—
Catrin Einhorn,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Fisher-Price soothe ‘n snuggle otter doubles as a soft, snuggly toy and a sound machine.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The country started breeding the dogs over 300 years ago to hunt badgers, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Saxon badgers his younger brother, Lochlan (Sam Nivola) about putting on muscle, which is apparently achieved by drinking lots of protein shakes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Chinchilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chinchilla. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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