Example Sentences

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His cast of sentient aliens is large and varied, from the pathologically aggressive tigerlike Kzinti, to the cowardly, cerebral, two-headed Puppeteers.

From Time • Jun. 13, 2012

That and a tigerlike lunge for new business last week enabled I.C.I, to announce 1962 sales that rose 5% to $1.6 billion and earnings that jumped 14% to $91.8 million.

From Time Magazine Archive

He turned and went “Woof! Woof!” but not doglike—it was tigerlike: powerful, scary and utterly suited to the situation.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

She blazed up now, tigerlike, and her words came through set lips.

From The Purchase Price by Hough, Emerson

A hint of dovelike and tigerlike qualities shone in his dark eyes.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa