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 Yet another example of the incredible systems that keep living creatures healthy. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026 In the video, the pair wander through warped train carriages and rooms with no way out, following a mythical creature that is part peacock, part Ouroboros. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 Here are five ways to make your Halloween display friendlier to the creatures that fly, slither and scurry through your yard. — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside the whale Jay fights off the giant squid before the whale’s own stomach contractions crush the creature and move it to another chamber. — Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 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
  • As the headset is so light, animals do not feel dragged down.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Depending on the species, that could mean breeding animals in captivity and releasing them, restoring habitat, managing disease, or controlling invasive species.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a continuing criminal investigation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At current growth rates, output per person doubles in twenty years in the US and takes forty-three years in the EU.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Russian authorities accused the Michigan man of signing a contract with Ukraine’s military in the eastern Ukrainian city of Izyum after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022.
    — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The plight of his followers began to emerge in mid-March 2023, when a local man told police that his brother and wife had starved their children to death in the forest on Mackenzie's orders.
    — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • For younger consumers who have always managed much of their lives through apps, these experiences often feel like different versions of the same activity.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • People who score high on measures of zest are also more likely to view their lives as meaningful.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • Reid was truly impressive in all facets and a guy Hornets fans are really going to like.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Hutchinson is considered one of the best pass rushers in the league, a guy with 47 sacks in 61 games.
    — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • On top of these heat-seeking missiles, the platforms play to humans’ (particularly teens’) need to be accepted and admired by peers.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Employees also need a basic understanding of how to communicate with it effectively, what to ask, how to give feedback and when to loop in a human instead.
    — Doron Sitbon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of human

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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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