Synonyms of manta ray

manta ray

noun

as in ray

any of several extremely large rays

the manta ray blended in beautifully with the sandy ocean floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ray
• sea devil
• manta
• skate
• devilfish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of manta ray

Tiny, microscopic plankton grow, feeding larger plankton that are eaten by many species, including fish and manta rays. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

This year, Chinese researchers unveiled a robotic manta ray powered by muscle taken from a frog and steered with light. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Nusa Lembongan, the neighboring island connected by the landmark 450-foot-long Yellow Bridge, is where scuba divers seek encounters with manta rays and whales, and snorkeling enthusiasts can spend hours floating above vibrant coral reefs. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

The film also traces Kennedy’s redemption from a troubled past that included the Hells Angels and time in prison, while highlighting the growing threats facing manta rays and the urgency of protecting them. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026