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as in creatures
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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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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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
Heinrich Himmler and other Third Reich occultists in the 1930s latched onto the strange idea that the Aryan race was not the product of evolution but descended from semidivine beings who left the heavens and established a secret civilization on Earth, possibly beneath Central Asia.
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Two beings connected by an eternal bond, instantly overwhelmed with an abiding love and devotion to each other.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
But hidden on the northern end of the island is a secret community filled with magical beings, unicorns, centaurs, and mermen, the only place on earth these creatures can be themselves.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
People tend to be fascinated by half-and-half beings.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Across the psychedelic research community, however, it is widely acknowledged people can have visions of entities, aliens, and mythical beings while tripping, especially on ayahuasca, a brew of a vine containing the powerful psychedelic DMT, along with a shrub that activates its effects.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
Currently, the idea of global capitalism has created a society, which has become unsustainable and unhealthy for humans and other living beings.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout the novel, Barbie journeys to various magical lands to meet with the mysterious beings that control her fate, but her mission gets derailed when she's met with some ugly, unavoidable truths.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
No amount of criticism dissuaded him and his fans from believing that Earth has been visited repeatedly by beings from Outer Space, and will be again in the future.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
Two beings connected by an eternal bond, instantly overwhelmed with an abiding love and devotion to each other.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
But hidden on the northern end of the island is a secret community filled with magical beings, unicorns, centaurs, and mermen, the only place on earth these creatures can be themselves.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
People tend to be fascinated by half-and-half beings.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Across the psychedelic research community, however, it is widely acknowledged people can have visions of entities, aliens, and mythical beings while tripping, especially on ayahuasca, a brew of a vine containing the powerful psychedelic DMT, along with a shrub that activates its effects.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
Currently, the idea of global capitalism has created a society, which has become unsustainable and unhealthy for humans and other living beings.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout the novel, Barbie journeys to various magical lands to meet with the mysterious beings that control her fate, but her mission gets derailed when she's met with some ugly, unavoidable truths.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
No amount of criticism dissuaded him and his fans from believing that Earth has been visited repeatedly by beings from Outer Space, and will be again in the future.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
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Groundhogs are generally solitary creatures that emerge in midwinter to find a mate.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The clip ends with the couple paddling away, clearly shaken but unharmed and newly aware of just how small they are compared to one of the ocean’s largest creatures.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wexner and his charitable entities have given more than $200 million to Ohio State, his alma mater, which has, in turn, honored him through the naming of its football facility, medical center and the Wexner Center for Arts.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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My grandfathers had both been miners whose early deaths owed much to their working lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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PrimeSense, Maizels' prior startup, developed technology that allowed sensors to detect the distance between objects, and was integrated into Apple's Face ID sensor starting in 2017.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the city of Detroit's request, EPA assisted in investigating and removing the hazardous substances.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investigators are still processing the scene and investigating the materials that were found inside, including whether they may have been mixed with other substances, but Modica said investigators believe the energetic powder sparked the explosion.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Videos that have come out of Iran via Starlink satellite dishes and other means show men likely belonging to its forces shooting and beating protesters.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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