1
as in creatures
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence
new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being
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3
as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing
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Recent Examples of beings
As with the tikbálang, many monsters' status as threatening beings started within the confines of colonialism, Zarka pointed out.
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Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Celtics also lost Al Horford, and even as the season beings, they might not be done.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Cenobites, clearly inspired by leather and BDSM culture, are reimagined here as terrifyingly fashionable beings who feel truly alien — an aesthetic praised for its verisimilitude to Clive Barker’s original vision.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Ka-young trusts her grandmother implicitly, and her grandmother has always told her that humans are inherently kind beings.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The cubs were discovered alone and in poor condition before beings safely trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program team in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
In an Instagram post announcing the new Vibes product, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a carousel of AI videos, including a cartoon version of himself, an army of fuzzy, beady-eyed beings jumping around and a kitten kneading a ball of dough.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Dagda is the chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a pantheon of supernatural beings.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Celtics also lost Al Horford, and even as the season beings, they might not be done.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The Cenobites, clearly inspired by leather and BDSM culture, are reimagined here as terrifyingly fashionable beings who feel truly alien — an aesthetic praised for its verisimilitude to Clive Barker’s original vision.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Ka-young trusts her grandmother implicitly, and her grandmother has always told her that humans are inherently kind beings.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The cubs were discovered alone and in poor condition before beings safely trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program team in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
In an Instagram post announcing the new Vibes product, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a carousel of AI videos, including a cartoon version of himself, an army of fuzzy, beady-eyed beings jumping around and a kitten kneading a ball of dough.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Dagda is the chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a pantheon of supernatural beings.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
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This latest installment opens on a crisp autumn in Shady Hollow as creatures prepare for the annual Harvest Festival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tudyk brings his vocal versatility to the movie as The Sweet-Toed Toad, one of the story’s most peculiar creatures.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some state leaders say the lot isn’t sufficient without state and federal entities doing their part.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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For its 2025-26 season, the San Diego Ballet is in residence with the museum, continuing a long history of collaboration between the two entities.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cohen, 57, delved into the personal lives of Plemons, his Bugonia costar Emma Stone and their director Yorgos Lanthimos.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Their everyday lives consisted of slogging through an intense tour schedule and stuffing all four members into one hotel room — sometimes, lead singer Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley even slept on the hotel room floor.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This method works well for photographs, prints, mirrors, or small decorative objects, creating depth and personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gusty winds will blow around loose and unsecured objects, including holiday decor and festival tents.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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May Protect Your Liver Echinacea may protect your liver by reducing inflammation, fighting harmful substances, and supporting healthy cells.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hydrophobic soil is particularly problematic after a wildfire when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wiser people don’t just look away from things that are unpleasant, especially not when the stakes are high.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition, a stranger will come to town that will shake things up for Sharon and recontextualize both her past and her present.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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