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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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Can America’s mom also be a three-dimensional person who makes her own mistakes?—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Police released an image captured from a surveillance video showing a person wearing dark clothes and a backpack, with their face covered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Both the Point Loma Nazarene men’s and women’s basketball teams will be playing in the NCAA Division II West Regionals this week.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are still searching for their three-man chemistry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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
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One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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