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Synonyms

butterflies

British  
/ ˈbʌtəˌflaɪz /

plural noun

  1. informal tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness

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Example Sentences

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That’s especially true of romance readers, who are generally regarded as the social butterflies of the book community.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite 2025 being the sunniest year on record, it was only an average year for butterflies overall, ranking 20th out of the past 50.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It is this variety that makes the site such a stronghold for butterflies, she says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

But butterflies whose lifecycles are tied to specific habitats, such as woodland clearings or chalk grasslands, are struggling.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"My teacher taught me a lot. I can sing in different languages, and I know about rivers and butterflies and caterpillars..."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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