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antennae

NOUN
appendages for sensing, usually on insects or electronics
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A pair of black antennae lie in front of her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

It is no bigger than a fingertip, but has comically large antennae - which Hughes likens to "big floppy ears".

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Compared with related beetles, members of this genus have exceptionally long and slender mandibles, antennae, and maxillary palps.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

If Mengucci’s plain talk can’t be received by investors’ antennae or Bluetooth, they’d better check their connectivity.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

In the middle of the night the unknown creature came out of its hiding place and whisked its long antennae over Nhamo’s legs.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer


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