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
Christopher Schell, an assistant professor and urban ecologist who runs a lab studying city-dwelling carnivores at the University of California, Berkeley, said that San Francisco would be far worse off without coyotes.
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Heather Knight, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The amphibians spend nearly all their time in the water and are considered carnivores, eating crayfish, worms, fish, insects and sometimes even other hellbenders, experts say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
According to Johnson, his physique was a natural outcome of his carnivore diet and fitness regimen.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 May 2025
The carnivore diet is a way of eating that only includes animal products.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025
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Heather Knight, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The amphibians spend nearly all their time in the water and are considered carnivores, eating crayfish, worms, fish, insects and sometimes even other hellbenders, experts say.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
According to Johnson, his physique was a natural outcome of his carnivore diet and fitness regimen.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 May 2025
The carnivore diet is a way of eating that only includes animal products.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for carnivore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivore
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Research shows that vegetarians and vegans have lower muscle creatine stores than omnivores (meat eaters).17 Milk is a poor source of creatine.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, vegan children typically have a healthier lipid profile than omnivores, whereas the effects of a vegetarian diet on cardiovascular health vary.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Police apology Police said officers will receive additional training on the statute that allows first responders to enter a vehicle to protect the health and safety of an animal.—
Sydney Sasser
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The Cleveland Clinic advises people to minimize their risk of plague by avoiding flea bites and exercising caution around animals that could be infected with the bacteria.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The lemurs and tenrecs of Madagascar, for example, are descended from primates and insectivores that used to be much more widespread.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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More on Groundhogs Moles Moles are insectivores, tunneling to find food.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In various sequences, kids and critters alike are in danger where Superman has to save them – including a curious squirrel.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The 40-acre facility has among its list of roughly 1,600 critters, penguins, binturongs, sharks, dingoes, Flemish giant rabbits, servals, tree frogs, capuchin monkeys, moon jellyfish, pythons and orangutans.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
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Most of the remaining beasties now live on remote islands near the equator, and most humans would conveniently like to forget them.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
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That hybrid classification extends to recent hits such as Minecraft and Sonic the Hedgehog, which combine live actors with CGI beasties.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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“Carnivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivore. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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