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as in men
a member of the human race
we must try to be kind to our fellow creatures
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as in animals
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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Recent Examples of creatures
The creatures are the children of a monster known as Mother, whose golden blood possesses magical powers — and allows those who drink it to never age another day.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Jarmusch wrote and directed this story of laconic vampires, creatures who have lived so long and seen so much that the world mostly leaves them apathetic.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
But for those who simply can’t resist a closer look and are traveling to the Palm Beach area, a visit to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is a must-do to develop an even deeper appreciation for the majestic creatures.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
One prompted stories of an old cowboy sitting alone on a porch, surveying a ghost town; another prompted stories about a sun rising over a meadow, where tiny creatures awakened and started to frolic.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
With jellyfish season upon us, coasts around the state have seen an influx of the creatures near the shore.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The commitment to immersive detail went beyond sets and locations, including the game’s signature creatures.
—Scott Huver, Variety, 20 May 2026
This is a full-on safari, with dozens of creatures to observe, experiment with, and, of course, eat.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Attendees can explore the immersive Monsterpalooza Museum featuring detailed props, creatures and artwork created by professional FX artists.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Jarmusch wrote and directed this story of laconic vampires, creatures who have lived so long and seen so much that the world mostly leaves them apathetic.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
But for those who simply can’t resist a closer look and are traveling to the Palm Beach area, a visit to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is a must-do to develop an even deeper appreciation for the majestic creatures.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
One prompted stories of an old cowboy sitting alone on a porch, surveying a ghost town; another prompted stories about a sun rising over a meadow, where tiny creatures awakened and started to frolic.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
With jellyfish season upon us, coasts around the state have seen an influx of the creatures near the shore.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The commitment to immersive detail went beyond sets and locations, including the game’s signature creatures.
—Scott Huver, Variety, 20 May 2026
This is a full-on safari, with dozens of creatures to observe, experiment with, and, of course, eat.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Attendees can explore the immersive Monsterpalooza Museum featuring detailed props, creatures and artwork created by professional FX artists.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creatures
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On May 18, two armed teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing an armed security guard in a gun battle, then fatally shooting two men cornered in the parking lot, police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Authorities in Hawaii on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with the killings of three men on the Big Island this week.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Production comes from genuinely free-range animals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Pet Portraits Are In Greater Demand Cy Hundley has been drawing and painting animals professionally for 35 years.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Their memories of their lives before are vague, the barest shading of a time and a place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Saving lives trumps everything For many athletes, especially those who have reached the absolute pinnacle of their sport like Phelps did, retirement normally signals the end of an arduous journey and a time for nostalgic reflection.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Would any of those guys be the Celtics’ dream center?—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Those guys already have good habits built in.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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As chair of the Assembly’s Communications and Conveyance Committee, Boerner said the caseload the CPUC’s five commissioners have to handle is too burdensome and expanding the roster to nine will improve things.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The chemical, also known as MMA, is used to manufacture plastics and can potentially cause respiratory issues if humans are exposed, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The fourth species – Insectoids – reportedly resemble a praying mantis and are bug-like beings.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Recently, believers have moved away from physical explanations entirely, theorizing that aliens might be interdimensional beings, spiritual entities or modern encounters with angels and demons.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Previously, companies tracked vehicles and cargo but lacked technical assurance about the individuals actually handling the freight.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The department is scheduling massive master calendar sessions that include 100 or more individuals at a time.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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“Creatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creatures. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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