fig leafs

variants or fig leaves
plural of fig leaf

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig leafs
Noun
  • Embark's DNA tests screens for more than 400 breeds of dog, including wild animals such as dingoes, coyotes, wolves and village dogs, helping owners of mixed breeds understand their pet's ancestry.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Sealing cracks and gaps in your house, add weather stripping around doors and windows, and repair or replace any torn window screens.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Yet there is still a whiff of old-fashioned British grandeur about the production, with its fluttering pennants, Norman kite shields, and mounted knights.
    Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Fig leafs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig%20leafs. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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