1
as in elusive
hard to find, capture, or isolate
that fugitive trait called artistic creativity
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2
as in flash
lasting only for a short time
had fugitive thoughts of leaving town after finishing high school but never acted on them
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as in nomadic
traveling from place to place
a small fugitive circus that traveled the countryside
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Recent Examples of fugitive
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
But as the fugitive search continues into Memorial Day weekend, her fears are increasingly giving way to frustration, anger and a desire for accountability for putting her family in jeopardy.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
Two women have been charged with giving two fugitives rides around New Orleans.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
Rust plans to sneak the boy into Mexico, where a trusted friend and a place in school are waiting, and their rugged fugitive journey is as much a drama of mentorship and maturation as a sentimental tale of family bonds.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
But as the fugitive search continues into Memorial Day weekend, her fears are increasingly giving way to frustration, anger and a desire for accountability for putting her family in jeopardy.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Noun
More than a dozen people have been arrested for aiding the fugitives with food, transportation, money, and shelter.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
Two women have been charged with giving two fugitives rides around New Orleans.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fugitive
Adjective
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Anderson has worked with half of Hollywood in the course of his three-decade career, but the two-time Oscar winner remains elusive.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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Investigators were left grasping at smoke, trying to make sense of a pattern that felt deliberate but remained elusive.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Significantly, the circles represent specific villages or nomadic bands, not tribes or nations.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
13 June 2025
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But here's where global nomadic leaders shine: adaptability.—
Katrina Burrus,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Enter Stitch, aka Experiment 626, a destructive alien who lands on Earth just when Lilo needs him the most.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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One of the most prolific voice actors in the business, Baker has made a career out of bringing animals, creatures, and the occasional chaotic alien to life.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The aerospace giant's stock performance reflects this pattern: initial volatility followed by sustained gains as markets recognize the underlying strength of the business model and the temporary nature of most trade disruptions.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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While the two countries have announced a temporary truce that rolled back disruptive three-digit tariffs for 90 days, the relationship remains tense because of ongoing feuding over chip restrictions imposed by the US and other issues.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Views on refugees generally The poll — which sampled 1,560 U.S. adults May 22-27 — began by asking respondents for their general views on refugees, who typically flee their home country due to violence or persecution.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Nawrocki, 42, a newcomer to politics who previously ran a national remembrance institute, campaigned on a promise to ensure economic and social policies favour Poles over other nationalities, including refugees from neighbouring Ukraine.—
Anna Magdalena Lubowicka,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Others view Western supremacy as not only the source of much ill, but also inevitably transient.—
Abhijnan Rej,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 June 2025
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Police said the suspect was a transient man living in the area and was on probation.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The private residence was used for a brief exterior shot only in the movie.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Peyton Manning Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers Amid Steelers Rumors During an appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Marino revealed some brief thoughts on Rodgers and the Steelers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Fugitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fugitive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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