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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 spiny creatures are massive grazers of kelp forests, which are crucial members of marine ecosystems, Gehman says.
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Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025
At the time, the region that would become Mammoth Cave lay under a shallow tropical sea that supported a variety of life, from corals and shelled creatures to early fish and, of course, sharks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
As Americans head outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, more and more are being sickened by ticks, tiny creatures that can transmit a number of serious diseases.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Sign up for a night game drive to spot elusive nocturnal creatures like aardvarks, honey badgers, and bush babies under the stars.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025
At the time, the region that would become Mammoth Cave lay under a shallow tropical sea that supported a variety of life, from corals and shelled creatures to early fish and, of course, sharks.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
As Americans head outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, more and more are being sickened by ticks, tiny creatures that can transmit a number of serious diseases.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Sign up for a night game drive to spot elusive nocturnal creatures like aardvarks, honey badgers, and bush babies under the stars.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
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Strange animals that get their energy from chemical reactions instead of the sun have been discovered at the bottom of ocean trenches up to 31,000 feet deep in the northwest Pacific between Russia and Alaska, a new study reports.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Both beloved animals have died, the zoo announced Friday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Drill sergeants—not therapy Faced with the ultimate in fitness standards, men and women throughout the military obsess over their weight and body shapes, experts say.—
Noelle Wiehe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Also among the soldiers are humans, including the tactical officer and medic Hermit (Alex Lawther), who is Wendy’s brother.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The morally ambiguous character is deliberately designed as a foil to Smith's Detective Spooner, who is far less trusting of the robot half of society than his fellow humans.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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