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
The ocean makes a stunning backdrop for a special dinner, as does a mesmerizing aquarium filled with live jellyfish.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus followed suit with their own twists on the jellyfish.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The jellyfish cut also sees a drastically shorter layer, but it is cut all the way around the head, while the hime cut only has the front pieces cut.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
But unlike jellyfish, which drift and swim in ocean currents, V. velella are at the mercy of the wind.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus followed suit with their own twists on the jellyfish.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The jellyfish cut also sees a drastically shorter layer, but it is cut all the way around the head, while the hime cut only has the front pieces cut.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
But unlike jellyfish, which drift and swim in ocean currents, V. velella are at the mercy of the wind.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jellyfish
Noun
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Floundering in his career and stressed about planning his wedding, Yvan’s woes compound when his oldest friends turn their insults on him, calling him a coward, an amoeba and a fan of motel art.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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That’s when one coward hit me from behind with a backpack.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is a world of untamed wilderness, home to hippos that wade through the reeds, fish eagles that circle overhead and fishermen who paddle their dugout canoes with a cautious eye on the water.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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From best-selling cedarwood to orange blossom sets, browse our favorite reed diffusers below to find the next signature scent for your home.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a Mac, the most efficient way to access most menu items is via the mouse.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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The approach worked in mice that develop a form of Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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This coming of age story captivated us all the way down the pink sheep.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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With partner Jean Pierre Daguerre, Moulton raised sheep and cattle, but when the sheep part of the enterprise did not go well, the two parted ways and Moulton concentrated on cattle ranching.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
19 May 2025
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“Jellyfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jellyfish. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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