as in animal
an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
It has mostly been assumed that these dinosaurs were herbivores, based on their long necks, the shape of their teeth, and jaw morphology.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
Teams from the museum have so far collected about 8,000 dinosaur bones, from the Pachyrhinosaurus and other dinosaurs, such as the Edmontosaurus, another herbivore that also roamed the ancient land.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Importantly, their findings not only confirm that these dinosaurs were indeed herbivores, but also offer unprecedented detail into the feeding habits of these giants.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
Green sea turtles are the only type that is primarily herbivores, eating mostly seagrasses and algae.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
Teams from the museum have so far collected about 8,000 dinosaur bones, from the Pachyrhinosaurus and other dinosaurs, such as the Edmontosaurus, another herbivore that also roamed the ancient land.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Importantly, their findings not only confirm that these dinosaurs were indeed herbivores, but also offer unprecedented detail into the feeding habits of these giants.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
Green sea turtles are the only type that is primarily herbivores, eating mostly seagrasses and algae.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
Noun
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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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Many church members are vegetarians and abstain from alcohol and tobacco as part of their spiritual discipline.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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There truly is something for everyone, including vegetarians, on this menu.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Main courses include pasta, vegan, meat, and fish options.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The vegan option comes laced with turmeric rice, seasoned potatoes, gomen and red lentils.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
9 July 2025
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The lemurs and tenrecs of Madagascar, for example, are descended from primates and insectivores that used to be much more widespread.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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More on Groundhogs Moles Moles are insectivores, tunneling to find food.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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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
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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
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In various sequences, kids and critters alike are in danger where Superman has to save them – including a curious squirrel.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The 40-acre facility has among its list of roughly 1,600 critters, penguins, binturongs, sharks, dingoes, Flemish giant rabbits, servals, tree frogs, capuchin monkeys, moon jellyfish, pythons and orangutans.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
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Most of the remaining beasties now live on remote islands near the equator, and most humans would conveniently like to forget them.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
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That hybrid classification extends to recent hits such as Minecraft and Sonic the Hedgehog, which combine live actors with CGI beasties.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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