as in omnivores
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 carnivores
For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.
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Wendy Keefover, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Salty Parmesan, spicy baby arugula leaves, and creamy white beans combine to form a hearty salad perfect for vegetarian guests or carnivores craving greens.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The mini lamb chops are a classic treat for carnivores.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Tyrannosaurus was one of the largest carnivores to ever walk the Earth and paleontologists have been studying their feeding habits for decades.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Over time, the ecological niche changed from filter feeders to carnivores, and the second pair of eyes may have evolved into a non-sensory neuroendocrine organ called the pineal gland, responsible for producing melatonin and regulating the sleep cycle.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
Finally, betta fish are carnivores.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Wendy Keefover, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Salty Parmesan, spicy baby arugula leaves, and creamy white beans combine to form a hearty salad perfect for vegetarian guests or carnivores craving greens.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Nile monitors are carnivores that actively hunt vertebrate prey.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The mini lamb chops are a classic treat for carnivores.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Tyrannosaurus was one of the largest carnivores to ever walk the Earth and paleontologists have been studying their feeding habits for decades.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Over time, the ecological niche changed from filter feeders to carnivores, and the second pair of eyes may have evolved into a non-sensory neuroendocrine organ called the pineal gland, responsible for producing melatonin and regulating the sleep cycle.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
Finally, betta fish are carnivores.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivores
Noun
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The agency is investigating, adding that the dead animals were found on private property.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Aquatic invasive species are non-native plants or animals which, when introduced into aquatic environments and left unchecked, can cause significant harm to native wildlife species, water quality and recreational opportunities for boaters and anglers, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most good people, who manage these trade-offs with compassion and skill, are creatures of fragile equilibria.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Deep sea expeditions regularly come across creatures that haven't been described by science.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Check out our Sea Camp series and our limited run Sea Camp newsletter, featuring deep dives into research, cute critters and games!—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mabel befriends dam-building King George (Bobby Moynihan), runs afoul of an insect queen (Meryl Streep) and meets a ton of critters, from an emoji-loving lizard to a professional killer-for-hire shark.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Carnivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivores. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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