scaly

Example Sentences

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Other creatures possess more mystical abilities, such as the scaly, deerlike qilin who can recognize whether a “person holds good or evil in their heart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In it, a government scientist discovers that a scaly creature worshiped by island villagers as a sea god has grown to a monstrosity that dwarfs tall buildings.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

McManus suggested that people’s love for their furry, feathery or scaly companions transcends party lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"I don't want to alarm anyone but there is a crocodile in the Sheraton pool," TikTok user Lisa Keller said in a video showing the scaly predator.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

And I will miss you, replied Jeremy, stroking her scaly nose.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville