monkey

Example Sentences

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Inspired by my late grandmother’s Southern funeral sandwiches, this savory monkey bread is pure crowd-pleaser territory.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Yet, Fire Island as a concept produces nothing more than a toy monkey clanging its cymbals in my brain.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

The zoo added that it was considering a full ban on filming around the monkey enclosure and was putting requests to film from YouTubers temporarily on hold.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

De Meo, who lived in several countries growing up, is not exactly a grease monkey: He exudes understated elegance, favoring tailored Italian suits and classic watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Grandpa, if I got close enough to that monkey to offer him something to eat I could lose my arm. He’s got teeth like a pitchfork.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls