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Recent Examples of fella
The epic offers a dreamy, dramatic take on Miguel de Cervantes, the fella behind Don Quixote.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
That’s why the fellas look more reckless in their choices.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Each of the fellas has their upsides (Luke is hot, and Larry is comfortable), but committing to either of them until the end of time seems like a pretty bleak proposal.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
The old-timer included, well, an old-timer, a fella in overalls with his forearm resting on a barrel.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fella
Noun
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Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
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The guy in the back seat with me was just, like, trying to strike up small talk.—
Noun
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Friends, family and fellow rappers began mourning the loss of Oak Cliff rapper Zeethewizard on Monday, several days after he was shot along with four others at a Dallas gentlemen’s club while ringing in the new year.—
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His father was a gentleman for all times in New York sports.—
Noun
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Police believe the suspect was a local male.—
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Police said the adult male driver has been detained pending further investigation.—
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Been through a lot with this dude over the years, but safe to say this was a most memorable day.—
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Zoë Steiner plays Tarima Sadal, the daughter of the Betazed president; her delicate beauty guarantees that mutual attraction will spark with Caleb, the series’ hottest dude.—
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“Fella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fella. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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