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 Feral cats and domestic cats allowed to roam outside also eat reptiles, mammals and other creatures. — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Wild mustangs are among the most beautiful creatures of the American West. — Steve Searles, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 The critical architecture of the creature is unmarred by the passage of time; its return offers a visitation with a world older than the observer. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Another creature, Polyphemus, the enormous one-eyed Cyclops played by Bill Irwin, benefited from Nolan’s kind of synergy, starting with the famous Goya painting of Saturn eating his children. — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 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
  • If Kenny hates animals and Whitney hates moms, what is next, someone hating s’mores?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • This free pet pantry offers free pet food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats and other small animals.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Fan Fest hits capacity Though it’s been popular, the free experience on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial had never hit its 25,000-person capacity — until today.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Looks like an interesting docu-series, though, maybe especially for those of us who will never go in person.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Durán Guerrero’s neighbor said the young man, who was headed to work when the shooting happened, lived with his partner and their 3-year-old daughter.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for public assistance in identifying a man, who is accused of robbing a bank in Miami Lakes.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • This study focuses on people who played soccer at the highest levels, but a lot of people play for at least some period of their lives.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • This British drama series follows a woman named Emma over the course of more than six decades of her life, from the 1900s through the 1970s, working her way from impoverished maid to the world’s richest woman.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • But no, instead he is forced to bro out with all the guys, worst of which is Charlie, whom Brooks understandably has zero desire to spend any time with whatsoever.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
  • But Toney isn’t awestruck, nor too afraid to speak up to the guy who once manned the middle of his boyhood team’s defense.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Safer volcanic forecasting is now possible thanks to this new system design that keeps humans out of harm’s way and electronics away from corrosive plumes.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • So the charge for leaders is not to keep humans hovering over every decision AI touches.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
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