alligator

noun

Definition of alligatornext
as in crocodile

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Recent Examples of alligator Two bright, airy levels showcase gleaming white marble floors and Venetian plaster walls paired with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and exotic alligator and stingray leather accents, plus scenic views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 Fishing for trout in the Mississippi River — while pitching for the Clinton (Iowa) LumberKings — and having his line snapped by an alligator gar. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 An alligator is incorporated into the REAL ID star in the upper right corner. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Infrared spectroscopy showed that the fossil enamel looked a bit like that of the modern alligator, and its carbonate content matched that of modern reptilian enamel. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alligator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alligator
  1. crocodile
  2. antelope
  3. kid
  4. snakeskin
  5. seal
  6. pigskin
Noun
  • At Lacoste, the classic crocodile logo was inverted on polos, while Gucci’s Demna and Dries Van Noten’s Julian Klausner gave rugbys a bougie Euro spin.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In June, a three-year-old boy was seriously injured in Cambridgeshire, after allegedly being thrown into a crocodile enclosure by a stranger.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of crocodile
Noun
  • Animals that are also on the company’s de-extinction to-do list include the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, the ostrich-like moa, and the antelope-like quagga.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The government also authorized this week the killing of dozens of antelope as part of the initiative, which coincided with Botswana celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain on Wednesday.
    — Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • Everyone thinks their kids’ slang is ridiculous and their parents’ politics naive.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Mitt reminds me of these famous sports dads — Earl Woods, Richard Williams, Marv Marinovich — who put a golf club or tennis racket or football in their kids’ cribs.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Slinging a snakeskin print side bag over one shoulder, Lou posed with fellow nepo babies Jaden Smith and Paris Jackson at the event.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Also featured in the group is faux ostrich leather on the Air Jordan 14 Retro Low SP, faux snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15 Retro SP and faux stingray on the Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • During a downward stroke, a valve expands against the chamber walls, forming a seal and acting like a piston to force venom towards the exit.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
  • While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Cornstarch and pigskin have absolutely nothing in common, at least on the surface.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • He’s been pulled back by trainers with two hands, with wide eyes fixed on the pigskin in front of him.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigskin

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“Alligator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alligator. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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