as in coward
a person without strength of character
a jellyfish who was afraid to tell her boss that her latest brainstorm was just plain bad
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Recent Examples of jellyfish
Floating through the seas like a feather caught in the wind, jellyfish are almost mythical with their bioluminescent abilities—but don’t get too close.
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
Although originally from Yangtze, China, the peach blossom jellyfish can now be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024
In January 2023, Viking published its first scientific paper detailing its expedition team's encounters with the rare giant phantom jellyfish in Antarctica—spotted during submersible dives with guests.
—Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
The video sequences, which Munk conceptualizes along with the food, can be especially unsettling: what initially appears to be a dreamy vision of jellyfish swimming around a reef evolves into a visual reprimand about ocean pollution, with plastic detritus outlasting dying coral.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
Although originally from Yangtze, China, the peach blossom jellyfish can now be found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024
In January 2023, Viking published its first scientific paper detailing its expedition team's encounters with the rare giant phantom jellyfish in Antarctica—spotted during submersible dives with guests.
—Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
The video sequences, which Munk conceptualizes along with the food, can be especially unsettling: what initially appears to be a dreamy vision of jellyfish swimming around a reef evolves into a visual reprimand about ocean pollution, with plastic detritus outlasting dying coral.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jellyfish
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This sick, twisted and evil coward showed no regard for Laken or human life.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Numerous water bottles flew down toward the Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. from the right-field corner stands, the gutless moves of many cowards.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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The two felines were wading through the reeds and bushes in search of a meal.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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For optimal fragrance dispersion, alternate which end of the reeds are submerged in the scent solution once a week.Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Next, researchers found similar epigenetic changes to fat cells in mice.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the present study in mice, the researchers found that liver senescence progressed to failure in other organs, such as the kidneys, lungs, and brain.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
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This can be an issue for pet owners and farmers, since coyotes are known to go after pets and livestock including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and sheep.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Between the lines: Officials said the case was detected in an operation that has a mix of poultry, swine and other livestock, such as sheep and goats.Tina Reed, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Jellyfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jellyfish. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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