anthropoids

plural of anthropoid

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Noun
  • An extermination of the brutes in the Middle East, presided over by Obama’s successors, has been followed by a swift cancellation by Trumpian decree of the postracial age.
    Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Some are slow and heavy brutes that have tons of health while others are slightly but deal more damage.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement As many of the best villains do, Ok-seon has a sympathetic backstory.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Developed and released by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc, the game allows players to fight and explore as both heroes and villains from the iconic franchise, following a story mode that takes place in the universe’s Final War arc.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In 2016, Garcia showcased his collection of reptiles, which includes snakes and lizards, on Vimeo.
    Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • When the mother asked why, the student explained the week-old kittens had been in the classroom with the teacher’s snakes.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ballet influences have been seen beyond heels as well — the hybrid sneakerina trend has been adopted by Louis Vuitton, Vivaia, Adidas and more brands.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The boots have a strikingly similar silhouette, complete with square toes, chunky block heels, and unique stitching along the ankles.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Girls are always marrying beasts in fairy tales.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In the trailer, Mando and Grogu meet Weaver and White’s characters and fight a variety of evil robots and sci-fi beasts.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For Jones, that means confronting her childhood fear of clowns.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In an operating room, a mad doctor performs plastic surgery to turn new recruits into killer clowns.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Anthropoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthropoids. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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