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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
The creatures also form white, silky nests on the infested oak trees, which contain more of the toxic hairs.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Another major task was replacing the temporary creature sounds.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Expect, of course, some Demogorgons and other nasty creatures.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The number of steps per unit of distance is inversely proportional to body length (smaller creatures must take many more steps to cover the same distance), while the work accomplished for each step is proportional to body mass.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Another major task was replacing the temporary creature sounds.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Expect, of course, some Demogorgons and other nasty creatures.
—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The number of steps per unit of distance is inversely proportional to body length (smaller creatures must take many more steps to cover the same distance), while the work accomplished for each step is proportional to body mass.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
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The ranch is home to a couple of hundred animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and an antelope found in Central Africa.
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Even a 1995 review in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition described phytic acid as a natural antioxidant tied to lower colon cancer risk and lower cholesterol in animals.
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As officers moved inside, the suspect ran out the back of the building, where other officers stationed along a perimeter took the person into custody, police said.
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Sees another email that says that the person who's going to shut it down is having extramarital affair.
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Suarez, the Braves’ setup man, and arguably the team’s top offseason acquisition, was an All-Star closer for the Padres the past two seasons.
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Nationally, women receive an average of $1,760 monthly in Social Security, $438 less than the $2,198 men receive on average.
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
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Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.
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Alcantara has never been known as a strikeout guy.
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In recent weeks, Connecticut enacted provisions for companion chatbots that sustain an ongoing relationship with a human.
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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