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whiskers

  • plural
    of whisker.
    whisker
    noun
    whiskers, a beard.

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At venues in Coventry at least, the glitterati wear whiskers these days.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

Researchers voiced excitement that cat whiskers have a similar kind of material intelligence and stiffness gradient.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

“Well,” he said, his whiskers glistening in the night, “shall we save ourselves?”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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