as in omnivore
an animal that eats meat; a meat eater
—sometimes used humorously to refer to people who eat meat
Many of my friends are vegetarians, but I'm a carnivore.
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Recent Examples of carnivore
The absence of tooth marks on the mandibles does not imply that other parts of the bodies were not consumed by hyenas or other carnivores.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The hominin bones and animal remains make up an assemblage of fossils that appear to come from the den of a carnivore, perhaps a hyena.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Diets like very low-calorie plans, carnivore diets, juice cleanses, single-food diets, and very low-fat diets are generally ineffective.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
High-tension and terrifying moments, like shark attacks or close encounters with hungry carnivores.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The hominin bones and animal remains make up an assemblage of fossils that appear to come from the den of a carnivore, perhaps a hyena.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Diets like very low-calorie plans, carnivore diets, juice cleanses, single-food diets, and very low-fat diets are generally ineffective.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
High-tension and terrifying moments, like shark attacks or close encounters with hungry carnivores.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivore
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Card-carrying herbivores, seed-eaters, and omnivores switched to a cicada-heavy diet during a brood emergence in Washington, D.C., in 2021, according to Martha Weiss, a professor of biology at George Washington University.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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But slugs can be beneficial omnivores that feed on algae, fungi, decomposing organic matter and plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Rihanna, too, has laid her claim to the pattern, having long been an animal print fanatic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Well before plants and animals, there were fungi.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, in every case, the ancestors were either insectivores or carnivores, with insect-eaters making the shift about three times more often than carnivores.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
ArsTechnica,
20 Aug. 2025
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Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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And yet, the characteristics of these creatures are reflective of their respective cultures (Chinese dragons are often associated with rain and water).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Aside from the thrill of knowing such a magnificent creature lives literally with us, usually in peaceful co-existence, perhaps sets an example of how humans should behave.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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These critters typically live outside, feeding on fungi, pollen, algae or decaying organic matter, often on or in the soil, according to the University of Minnesota.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Abby’s Magical Beasties, where one of the beasties goes missing, and Abby must problem-solve.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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“Carnivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivore. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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