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
The mini lamb chops are a classic treat for carnivores.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Rib-sticking beef and pork dishes are the stars of the menu; ropa vieja, a Cuban stew made with shredded beef braised in tomato sauce and pepper sofrito, is a must-order for carnivores and omnivores.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 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
Rather, they are placed there because the focus of many of those trees is on placental mammals, such as humans, other primates, carnivores, rodents and so on.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
In Vietnam, particularly, conservation resources have historically been mostly focused on primates, elephants and large carnivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Karin Saucedo, the Texas State coordinator for Project Coyote, a group that advocates for the preservation of wild carnivores, said one thing people don’t realize is behaviors that might feel threatening to them are the animals’ natural behavior.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Rib-sticking beef and pork dishes are the stars of the menu; ropa vieja, a Cuban stew made with shredded beef braised in tomato sauce and pepper sofrito, is a must-order for carnivores and omnivores.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 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
Rather, they are placed there because the focus of many of those trees is on placental mammals, such as humans, other primates, carnivores, rodents and so on.
—Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
In Vietnam, particularly, conservation resources have historically been mostly focused on primates, elephants and large carnivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Karin Saucedo, the Texas State coordinator for Project Coyote, a group that advocates for the preservation of wild carnivores, said one thing people don’t realize is behaviors that might feel threatening to them are the animals’ natural behavior.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivores
Noun
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Bird flu spreads through feces and saliva, which can impact other animals and humans.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Research in this area is limited — and mostly in animals.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The strategic trading card game Magic, which was created in 1993, typically features two players going head-to-head using custom decks of collectible cards to cast spells, unleash creatures or use artifacts to defeat their opponent.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile smaller critters, such as mice, produce high-frequency whistles.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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From reviving tired wood cutting boards to catching critters, this multitasking tool earns its keep far beyond baking day.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Carnivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivores. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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