magpie

Example Sentences

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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

But his magpie tendencies go even further, cherry-picking from artists ranging from Paramore and Miley Cyrus to Daniel Bedingfield and Bon Iver.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

In contrast, the magpie was positioned over the cat and represented the common folk, cheekily flipping the hierarchy of the day.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

“I never know what I like but I really know what I don’t like. My fingertips squeal when they don’t like the fabric. It’s a bit of a magpie process.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024

I gently laid our little magpie down on the sofa, Mulie across her chest.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson