magpie

Example Sentences

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The Franco-Belgian couturier referenced the extravagant plumage of a roseate spoonbill or the crested cockatoo alongside the humble crow, grey pigeon and magpie.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Her wishlist included a badge featuring a tiger and a magpie – the movie's animal characters Derpy and Sussie, which are inspired by folk painting.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

The bird Kang refers to is Sussy, the magpie who accompanies Derpy.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2025

“I never know what I like but I really know what I don’t like. My fingertips squeal when they don’t like the fabric. It’s a bit of a magpie process.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024

A magpie, seeing some light-colored object conspicuous on the empty slope, flew closer to look.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams