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
According to Johnson, his physique was a natural outcome of his carnivore diet and fitness regimen.
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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
The finding tracks with past research that suggests T. rex was more closely related to the large carnivore Tarbosaurus in Asia compared with top predators in North America such as Daspletosaurus, Morrison said in a statement.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Isolation on an island without large carnivores can open plenty of possibilities for birds, but so can living on larger landmasses where resources are abundant and predators are few.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
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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
The finding tracks with past research that suggests T. rex was more closely related to the large carnivore Tarbosaurus in Asia compared with top predators in North America such as Daspletosaurus, Morrison said in a statement.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Isolation on an island without large carnivores can open plenty of possibilities for birds, but so can living on larger landmasses where resources are abundant and predators are few.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivore
Noun
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But no discussion of a large omnivore that can grow in excess of 500 pounds can stop at policy.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
23 June 2025
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Cranes, by contrast, are omnivores that still seek out wetlands with more habitat diversity.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Answer: Shiz University What kind of animal is Dr. Dillamond?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The critically praised 2024 TIFF premiere — a survival action-thriller set after a plague has destroyed animal life on Earth — doesn’t open nationally until July 2.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 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 sparrowhawk is an aggressive bird of prey, adept at hunting and fighting, while the cuckoo’s nest targets are smaller birds and mostly insectivores.—
Nathan H. Lents,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pollinators Matter As National Pollinator Week continues, embracing trends like pollinator pots, promoted by TikTok creators and supported by organizations like Bee Cups, offers an easy and meaningful way to help these crucial creatures thrive.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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For these captive creatures, extinction seemed similarly inevitable.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 June 2025
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If swarming critters are moving in, use any of these DIY solutions to kick them out quickly By Rachel Davies June 16, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2025
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Toothless looks pretty much the same: an adorably big-eyed, round-faced, expressive critter that will somehow remind you of your favorite pet.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 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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The risks are evident – having these kinds of four-legged beasties roaming free around us without the guardrails they’re programmed with could be – well - pretty chaotic.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Carnivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivore. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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