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as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
a saint who is celebrated for his love of birds and other small creatures
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as in person
a member of the human race
we must try to be kind to our fellow creatures
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Recent Examples of creature
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
The creature that turns up midway to pool problem-solving resources with Gosling’s Ryland Grace reminded me of a more benign version of Galaxy Quest’s Rock Monster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Santa Cruz, a hunk of volcanic rock wedged between the blues of sky and ocean and inhabited by over a thousand scrappy species of creatures and plants, feels magnificently wild.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
For a creature that relies on stealth and stillness in low-light forest habitats, that potential ability to sense ambient light through its own body adds to an already unusual sensory profile.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
The creature that turns up midway to pool problem-solving resources with Gosling’s Ryland Grace reminded me of a more benign version of Galaxy Quest’s Rock Monster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Santa Cruz, a hunk of volcanic rock wedged between the blues of sky and ocean and inhabited by over a thousand scrappy species of creatures and plants, feels magnificently wild.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
For a creature that relies on stealth and stillness in low-light forest habitats, that potential ability to sense ambient light through its own body adds to an already unusual sensory profile.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
Noun
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The Save Our Bacon Act would negate California’s Proposition 12 and forbid states from making laws regarding animal confinement, according to a Harvard analysis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Nankai Trough is one of Japan’s most geologically active deep-sea regions, but before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The victim was taken to a hospital, but the person's condition was not disclosed.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The longtime Warriors coach reached 600 career victories, becoming just the 28th man to do so in NBA history.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And photos and videos after the storm showed undernourished Cubans, men, women and children dressed in rags and people barely managing in makeshift homes.—
David Goodhue
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The old guys delivered this one Texas isn’t here if not for two of most experienced players.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Americans’ team motto for this tournament was ‘FOR GLORY’ -- but these guys get plenty of it.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The hottest new gig-economy job in Los Angeles is performing at home to help artificial intelligence understand how humans move.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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So perhaps ancient humans didn't just sit around campfires, telling tales of the hunt, and looking into the stars for signs from the gods.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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