as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian
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Recent Examples of critter
Stick to just one butterfly accent nail, or embrace the swarm with critters on every nail.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
The brain as a black box In the race to understand our brains, Danionella has some key advantages over other more common lab critters like rodents.
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Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 June 2026
These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.
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Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
The clear 20-ounce cup, shaped like a bear, came with a lid attached to a straw in Starbucks' signature green hue that looks like a beanie sitting on the critter's head.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
The brain as a black box In the race to understand our brains, Danionella has some key advantages over other more common lab critters like rodents.
—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 June 2026
These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.
—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
The clear 20-ounce cup, shaped like a bear, came with a lid attached to a straw in Starbucks' signature green hue that looks like a beanie sitting on the critter's head.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for critter
Noun
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The ranch is home to a couple of hundred animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and an antelope found in Central Africa.
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Even a 1995 review in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition described phytic acid as a natural antioxidant tied to lower colon cancer risk and lower cholesterol in animals.
Noun
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Compelling characters, breathtaking action, beautiful environments, and an array of wondrous alien creatures.
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One of the earliest signs that the new Supergirl will be an uninspired slog is the overload of blobby alien dirtbags, grotesque creatures that look like they were refused admission to the Mos Eisley Cantina in the original Star Wars movie.
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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