DEVOURER Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

devourer

noun

Definition of devourer

as in destroyer

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Recent Examples of devourer The famous 1796 Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington, the town-devourer, his hand solemnly outstretched, hung in a frame near the entrance. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

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Noun

His keenness and ability to be progressive in his passing means Bamba has the potential to be more than merely a midfield ‘destroyer’.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
In this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of destroyer

Noun

Spicules are tiny needle-like structures derived from silica-rich marine sponges, corals or plants, or made synthetically, that create microscopic channels in the skin to help deliver active ingredients more deeply.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Mist the face with a long-lasting setting spray, and gently press everything together with a sponge.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026

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Noun

Stablecoins have already shown that crypto payments work best when users do not have to think about the underlying rails.

— Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The five-star analyst highlighted that AST SpaceMobile builds satellites that connect directly to smartphones, ensuring network connectivity for users everywhere and enabling applications like video calls, streaming, and gaming.

— TipRanks.com, CNBC, 26 July 2026

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