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elf

[elf] / ɛlf /
NOUN
small, fairytale character
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Community support is what motivated Wrinkle Jingle Jangle, aka Mark Chatham, to wander the festival in dazzling elf regalia, passing out small gifts to children.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

“We’re in an elf rally, but we’re on our way to a Santa Claus rally,” said Chris Hyzy of Bank of America Private Bank during an interview Wednesday with CNBC.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

A family member sent me an image of a baby dressed in an elf outfit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Father Christmas was announced to guests by an elf - the couple's youngest son.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

“You can’t take off the smell of your own elf sweat as easily as clothes.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin