reptilian

Example Sentences

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“Meditation—it’s not worth it…meditation activates the reptilian freeze mechanism, so it is counterproductive. What works for me is movement and curiosity.”

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Porkchop earned her 15 minutes of reptilian fame by becoming the first turtle to swim in the tank.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"I have been working on the evolution of reptilian heads and noses since my master's degree," he said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

The species of crocodylomorph roamed Earth about 215 million years ago during the Triassic period and is believed to have been a fast-moving, land-dwelling predator resembling a "reptilian greyhound".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The zmeyok flicked a searching tongue in her direction, and its reptilian eyes focused right on her.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack