creature

noun

ˈkrē-chər How to pronounce creature (audio)
Definition of creaturenext
1
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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2
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 While efforts are made to keep bay marine life out of the lagoon, the possibility always exists for creatures to make their way into the body of water, according to police. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 The Hunt for Gollum follows Aragorn’s perilous quest to capture Gollum before the creature can reveal the One Ring’s location to Sauron. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 July 2026 This resulted not just in a convincing depiction of a supernatural creature but also a surprisingly tender one in keeping with the overall humanistic tone of the film. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026 The skies are tranquil, birds are chirping, and the official mascots are chasing creatures on the Pharmalot campus. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for creature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
  1. animal
  2. person
  3. man
  4. life
  5. guy
  6. human
Noun
  • Scientists like Munster are indispensable for figuring out the source of pandemic viruses, whether bats, pigs, rats, or some other animal, Andersen said.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • In addition to the startling experience of touching the remains of an animal that lived hundreds of millions of years ago, contact with the Mastodonsaurus offers an opportunity to reflect on the future, those involved in the project said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Here’s a look at some of the numbers racked up by the person overseeing the tournament that will have featured a record 104 matches spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the largest geographic footprint in World Cup history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Chamberlain allegedly pointed a handgun at the third man prior to Marshall’s arrival.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The three women were caught in the crossfire, while the three men allegedly participated in the gunfire.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • Danny has an entire party so that the guys can mourn the loss of his manhood.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Unlike most sagas about band couples — Sonny & Cher, Fleetwood Mac — these guys don’t go down in flames musically or personally.
    — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • When someone needs a human and can’t find one, all that polish means nothing.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In restaurants, shops, factories, and warehouses, humans will focus on judgment, creativity, and empathy, while intelligent systems handle speed, scale, and repetition.
    — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of human

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