: something that resembles an octopus especially in having many centrally directed branches
an octopus of a corporation which lends, buys, produces, and sellsAtlantic
Illustration of octopus
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebWhile exploring a South African kelp forest, the diver forms an unlikely friendship with an octopus. Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 29 Aug. 2022 The video of this octopus, Heidi, aired in 2019 as part of an episode of PBS’s Nature documentary series, and subsequently went viral. Camille Bromley, The Atlantic, 18 July 2022 My Octopus Teacher is, of course, the 90-minute documentary on Netflix about a filmmaker who forms a connection with a female octopus in the South African kelp forest. Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 June 2022 The octopus is served cold in a vinaigrette, which is a most excellent way to cool down. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 Filmmaker Craig Foster forges a friendship with an octopus in South Africa in this fascinating documentary, which won Best Documentary Feature at the 2021 Oscars. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 23 June 2022 The octopus is still, suspended upside down on the glass wall of her tank, just below water level. Camille Bromley, The Atlantic, 18 July 2022 Describing next year’s oil market doesn’t require an economist, but an octopus: on the one hand, on the other hand, on the other other hand…. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The Boys' most cringeworthy storyline makes a reappearance in this episode, as The Deep (Chace Crawford) tries to bring an octopus into bed with his wife. Alex Raiman, EW.com, 1 July 2022 See More