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as in brutes
a mean, evil, or unprincipled person
she's a real beast to anyone who makes the mistake of crossing her
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as in bastards
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he always has to act like a beast whenever things don't go his way
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as in animals
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
a frigid night that was fit for neither man nor beast
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as in headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
controlling the state's vast bureaucracy has always been a beast
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Recent Examples of beasts
Under the chandelier lights, actors dressed as Joan of Arc, pirates, and mythical beasts waltz over a celestial floor and crack jokes between takes.
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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Alexander brings her to the governor of Antioch, who condemns her to face the beasts in the arena.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
With the help of a Hogwarts professor, adventurers will encounter familiar beasts and a series of obstacles before helping the creature in need.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Expect to encounter other magical creatures and fantastic beasts along the way.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Like other rugged beasts, this one is a chunky monkey – but as someone who now uses a rugged handset regularly, this con doesn't outweigh the numerous pros.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
This debut is a magical realist family saga of a daughter’s fraught reunion with her father, refracted with the history of 20th century China and the mythical beasts that stalk it.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
In nature, the three transform into swift reptilian beasts who romp and belt out improvised songs.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
This year there are five of these mighty beasts in the running, including last year’s Line Honours winner, LawConnect owned by Christian Beck.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Alexander brings her to the governor of Antioch, who condemns her to face the beasts in the arena.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
With the help of a Hogwarts professor, adventurers will encounter familiar beasts and a series of obstacles before helping the creature in need.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Expect to encounter other magical creatures and fantastic beasts along the way.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Like other rugged beasts, this one is a chunky monkey – but as someone who now uses a rugged handset regularly, this con doesn't outweigh the numerous pros.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
This debut is a magical realist family saga of a daughter’s fraught reunion with her father, refracted with the history of 20th century China and the mythical beasts that stalk it.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
In nature, the three transform into swift reptilian beasts who romp and belt out improvised songs.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
This year there are five of these mighty beasts in the running, including last year’s Line Honours winner, LawConnect owned by Christian Beck.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beasts
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For much of his career, Skarsgård has gravitated toward characters who weaponize physical presence — Vikings, tech titans and mythic brutes whose power is immediately legible.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Credit to producers Tim Zinnemann and George Linder for selecting a veritable array of brutes to wage battle with Arnold.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Nov. 2025
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These activities engage animals both mentally and physically, providing stimulation that encourages natural behaviors and supports overall animal welfare.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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According to the village website, garbage spilling out of dumpsters, not picking up pet waste, spilling birdseed from bird feeders, open compost bins, throwing food on the ground for birds, cats and other animals, and dumpsters and garbage containers in disrepair can be food sources for rats.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Disney’s post-Iger leaders will face number of headaches, including managing ongoing declines in linear TV, coping with the surging cost of sports rights and refining the strategy in streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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But there is a fundamental belief that wavering from its plan, one that has already stretched the team to its limit, would have caused further headaches down the road.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Barraza, who was a member of the 501st Legion, a fan group that painstakingly re-creates Star Wars villains' costumes, already had her new suitcases packed — which resembled the ones Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Their goal is to end stereotypes by showing Latinos can authentically play any role—heroes, complex villains, or leaders.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, Japanese researchers found that dogs produced tears when reuniting with their humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ending the retail sales of dogs is a crucial way to reduce demand from puppy mills.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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So, the high proportion of carbon spewed into the atmosphere along volcanic arcs in the past 120 million years is mostly due to the carbon-rich sediments these creatures created.—
Ben Mather,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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However, state lawmakers are seeking to ban the taking of the rare ocean creatures altogether.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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That should also decrease the likelihood of mass layoffs or displacement, giving workers a chance to find jobs elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weaver interviewed for a half dozen head coaching jobs in this cycle, but did not interview for the Dolphins’ head job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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But beneath his plush exterior and upbeat messaging, Buddy is an insatiably needy, controlling narcissist requiring constant affirmations of the children’s love and filling their heads with terror of the monsters lurking in the outside world beyond the park in which the show takes place.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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And the monsters are truly terrifying.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beasts. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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