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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
Standing around 10 feet tall, weighing around 220 pounds and with an axe-like beak capable of delivering devastating strikes, the terror bird would have proved a formidable foe for most creatures.
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Peter Guo, NBC news, 24 July 2025
The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Set to shoot in New Mexico this fall, the film is about a high schooler who discovers his parents have been harboring a supernatural creature.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Peter Guo, NBC news, 24 July 2025
The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Set to shoot in New Mexico this fall, the film is about a high schooler who discovers his parents have been harboring a supernatural creature.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
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Several of the pieces sport bold patterns, including three conversational prints from illustrator Brandon Campbell — desert, coastal and pines — that feature graphics of the nature and animals.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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One way the department is minimizing conflict is by having range riders present for animals in open range.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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It has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and physiologic stress, which can help a person relax and improve rest or sleep patterns.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The person jumped into the water on the 100 block of North Water Street at about 10:44 p.m. on July 20, the department said in an email.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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All four men placed on leave previously worked for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Those same schools can give their men’s basketball programs the largest cut of the revenue sharing pie, rather than the 20 percent that most of their high-major colleagues should receive.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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He's blessed us every day to get up to come here with life, with intelligence.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This is the same recipe that led to the university's record-high student retention rate, to a new nursing building that will put more nurses in the field and to faculty conducting research that betters people's lives.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Littell was not only an outstanding pitcher for the Rays, but a great teammate and a go-to guy for media members.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In The Naked Gun, the perennial tough guy Liam Neeson makes a perfect transition to comedy.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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But experts warn that preparation and proper technique are key to ensuring a safe and stress-free experience for both pets and their humans.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Thieves don’t like running into unfriendly dogs any more than humans.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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