BEINGS Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

beings

noun

plural of being

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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nonentities

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 Some have theorized that the area is a hotbed of alien activity, positing that these extraterrestrial beings are abducting humans for study. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Sports are fun because the better physical beings don’t always win. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Surfshark is here to upgrade that experience while protecting your online activity from unscrupulous beings and saving you money, too. — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 Then, over time, evolutionary processes emerged that let these cells change and diversify into many different types, decorating a barren world with all manner of strange beings. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026 Bond villain Hugo Drax) imagines a vast, floating city suspended in darkness, inhabited by immortal beings who, out of boredom, begin tinkering with the construct of time. — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Since the attraction’s opening, the only living beings in this portion were a lone seagull and maybe a stray sea critter or two. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Based on the ancient epic poem by Homer, the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca whose 10-year-long journey home after fighting in the Trojan War is marked by numerous encounters with mythical beings. — David MacK, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 The fire sign and Krypto are intergalactic beings with great talents for battling evil and adventurous spirits. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings

Noun

Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Definition of creatures

Noun

All of those entities utilize local dollars to fund services like libraries, schools, roads and more.

— Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
These entities are typically aimed at insulating the parent company from the risks and liabilities of a speculative investment.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of entities

Noun

In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Definition of essences

Noun

That lineage now includes Ozempic, Mounjaro, and a growing roster of treatments that have not only changed the lives of patients with diabetes and obesity but also ushered in the cultural phenomenon of peptides.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
Heartstopper Forever ties up several threads among Nick, Charlie and their small ensemble of friends, setting them up for the next chapter of their lives.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of lives

Noun

Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The Eddington experiment, as it became known, was proof that Einstein’s general theory of relativity was accurate and that large objects did, in fact, curve spacetime.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

At the time of their excavation during the late 19th century, archaeologists found weapons including bows and arrows that were traditionally associated with men.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Both men were taken into custody without incident, the release said.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

Definition of men

Noun

So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026