Synonyms of animals

animals

noun

plural of animal

as in creatures

one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings

we saw a lot of animals at the wildlife refuge—cranes, alligators, deer, a fox, even an armadillo

Synonyms & Similar Words

• creatures
• beasts
• critters
• beasties
• invertebrates
• brutes
• pets
• quadrupeds
• carnivores
• vermin
• herbivores
• bipeds
• vertebrates
• varmints
• insectivores
• domestic animals
• ferals
• livestocks
• blasties
• stocks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of animals

Aquarium officials received some 500 marine animals from that operation on June 19, taking in an array of fish, sharks, clams, shrimp, prawns and tiny snails. — John Donegan Long Beach Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

That’s not to mention the gorgeous puppetry work done by another set of performers as the play reveals a series of detailed circus animals. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Native American groups have argued that the construction could inhibit their ability to practice their faith and is damaging important religious sites while environmentalists worry the wall will cause flooding or keep animals from migrating. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

The problem of akrasia exists because humans, unlike other animals (or, at present, machines), have second-order volitions—the preference to have different preferences. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Armadillos have been found as roadkill in Ohio before but always along ramps to interstates, leading state wildlife officials to conclude that the animals were hitchhikers. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

The New World screwworm lays eggs on warm-blooded animals – which can include humans – and its larvae screw themselves into the living flesh,leading to infections and sometimes death. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Lehman estimated there are only about 10 to 15 farms operating today that have large ostrich herds, and those producers have a better understanding of the animals’ behavior and free range needs. — Dylan Lovan, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

The 11th annual Bark Twain Bash at the Mark Twain House & Museum supports the Kenway’s Cause Animal Rescue charity and presents awards to those who’ve helped animals. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026