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elf

[elf] / ɛlf /
NOUN
small, fairytale character
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Elf ears are a byproduct of a mature plastic-surgery industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Elf ears are suddenly a coveted look in beauty-obsessed South Korea, where residents seem to be on a never-ending quest for cosmetic improvements.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A costume worn by Will Ferrell in the film Elf has sold for more than £239,000 at auction.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Elf Beauty Inc. late Wednesday touted a “record-breaking” launch of its Rhode brand at Sephora stores in North America and market-share wins, but that wasn’t nearly enough for the stock.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

In any case, I started with Elf Ear, Nebraska, and the stage and the sundering that occurred there.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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