Thesaurus results for BEASTIES

beasties

noun

plural of beastie

as in animals

one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings I've become used to sharing our cabin in the woods with all sorts of little beasties

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Recent Examples of beasties Abby’s Magical Beasties, where one of the beasties goes missing, and Abby must problem-solve. —

Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025 In a horrific twist, Kasumi (Kana Hanazawa) wakes up way too early — and thus has to battle the ferocious beasties to survive. —

Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025

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Logan’s script seems intent on making the case that Michael was simply a big kid, frequently cutting to him leafing through his beloved Peter Pan books, dreaming that Neverland is a real place, adoring animals (not his pets!

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Jaafar Jackson does bear an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle, and clearly knows how to replicate his signature moves, his physical fluidity, his beaming smile reserved for fans, animals, and hospital residents.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026