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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
Nona Reimer, a naturalist and grunion greeter, has long had a fascination with the little sea creatures that work so hard to lay their eggs on the sand.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Genomics, which relies heavily on computers, considers how genes interact with each other and with the creature’s environment.
—Milly Dawson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Even among creatures that all look alike at first glance, this one had a subtle visual signature hiding in plain sight.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
That's bulls---, this creature is incredible.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Genomics, which relies heavily on computers, considers how genes interact with each other and with the creature’s environment.
—Milly Dawson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Even among creatures that all look alike at first glance, this one had a subtle visual signature hiding in plain sight.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
That's bulls---, this creature is incredible.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
Noun
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But there were no guarantees the movie could match the first film, an original tale about a city of anthropomorphic animals where every species is expected to treat each each other with respect (good luck).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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The founder of animal welfare organization Dedication and Everlasting Love to Animals Rescue, Grillo's organization was found liable for wrongful termination after a former employee sued in November 2024.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Age has a way of mellowing a person, sanding away their rough edges, leaving only their essence.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is something the person looking to be verified knows to be true, but the ZKP method relies on trust.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Four drive-by shootings Sunday night in Chicago within two and a half hours left one man dead and four people injured, police said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The body camera footage was obtained from the four officers who responded to a report of a man armed with a knife experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area While cultural and culinary excursions to nearby towns are offered through the hotel, Río Perdido’s main appeal is its ability to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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But still, since September, you guys hit all time highs back then and your stock’s been down a little bit.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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You guys saw her every single day.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aedes aegypti zero in on humans and tend to poke multiples times before taking blood.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the driverless taxi company, Waymo, started mapping Chicago’s streets using vehicles that have a human behind the wheel, for now.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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