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werewolf

[wair-woolf, weer-, wur-] / ˈwɛərˌwʊlf, ˈwɪər-, ˈwɜr- /


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In a recent panel discussing the film, Eggers said, “It’s a medieval werewolf movie. And it’s also the darkest thing I’ve ever written. By far.”

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

There’s not even one shot of the moon that I can remember, and our first werewolf sighting takes place after dawn.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

We must understand the lunar influence on the werewolf and also find some way to either block or stop it entirely.

From Scientific American Oct. 27, 2023

On the right is a snarling werewolf, labeled “Seattle in the news.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 23, 2023

Narcissa hesitated for a moment, then addressed the werewolf.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

And it finished at prime time for werewolves.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

“I don’t want my kids to get the idea that they should be afraid of summer, but I also don’t want to have, like, cheesy surfing werewolves be a thing.”

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

AI is essential for the popular romantasy genre where fantastical elements, from medieval castles to werewolves and fairies are common.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

If werewolves might mutate only once, he and the makeup and special-effects teams make it as painful as possible: loose teeth, shedding hair, roiling knuckles, flimsy fingernails.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

“Er — aren’t there — aren’t there supposed to be werewolves in the forest?” he added as they took their usual places at the back of Lockhart’s classroom.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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