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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
Paxton, meanwhile, has sought to cast Cornyn as a creature of the Washington establishment, while Cornyn has attacked Paxton as unfit for office, pointing to his years of legal and political controversy, including his 2023 impeachment by the Texas House.
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Luke Fountain, CNBC, 19 May 2026
All of the stage elements, creatures, and Yoshi himself are rendered in a 3D visual style similar to that of Super Mario Bros.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
The convention has become a longtime gathering place for horror fans and industry artists alike, celebrating everything from classic creature features to modern special effects in filmmaking.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Scenes from this film-within-a-film play out in full, and feature Emma Mackey as a damsel escaping a hungry, humanoid fish creature, while a pair of mad scientists, played by comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, attempt to study the ravenous creature.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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Luke Fountain, CNBC, 19 May 2026
All of the stage elements, creatures, and Yoshi himself are rendered in a 3D visual style similar to that of Super Mario Bros.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
The convention has become a longtime gathering place for horror fans and industry artists alike, celebrating everything from classic creature features to modern special effects in filmmaking.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Scenes from this film-within-a-film play out in full, and feature Emma Mackey as a damsel escaping a hungry, humanoid fish creature, while a pair of mad scientists, played by comedy duo Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, attempt to study the ravenous creature.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
Noun
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Every sort of animal and flower was represented.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And the answer is the animal reservoir hosts.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The Wolf figured out how to ascend; a person just had to think, to show courage, and to work for the goal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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One person has been taken to the hospital for shock.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Utility man Santiago Espinal, whom the Dodgers claimed on waivers and broke out in spring training, was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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At some point, the two men got into an argument over whether Mercedes or BMW produced better cars, per MLive.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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It's hit hard, hit fast, crush the bad guys, get the hostage and get out.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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How many guys get a second chance.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The chemical, also known as MMA, is used to manufacture plastics and can potentially cause respiratory issues if humans are exposed, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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