HERBIVOROUS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

herbivorous

adjective

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as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of herbivorous According to preliminary analysis, it’s thought that most of the tracks came from herbivorous prosauropods: long-necked, plant-eating dinosaurs. —

Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025 In this period, the ancestors of the prehistoric cave bears (Ursus spelaeus), Ursus deningeri, became increasingly herbivorous. —

New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025 Ankylosaurs were among the most successful herbivorous dinosaurs. —

CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025 While there had been anecdotal reports of screwworm infestations in mountain tapirs, they were not previously considered a threat to the herbivorous mammals. —

Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herbivorous

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vegetarian

Adjective

Indian cuisine fans will relish the vegetarian selections, impressively prepared with the most aromatic spices.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Nutrition is focused on purely vegetarian cuisine, Dosha-balancing tea blends, and organic ingredients.

— Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026