OMNIVORE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

omnivore

noun

Definition of omnivore

as in carnivore

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Recent Examples of omnivore These stones suggest the dinosaur was an opportunistic omnivore, snacking on everything from prehistoric ferns to crunchy insects and small animals. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026 Until then, the omnivore will enjoy a diet chock-full of produce and protein. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026 And having active skunks in your area is a good thing — these small, striped omnivores make good neighbors. — Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2026 Their spectrum still ranges from pure carnivores to pure herbivores, with most bears today being omnivores. — New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for omnivore

Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnivore

Noun

There is always a vegetarian option, but this really is a place for ardent carnivores, who are encouraged each evening to watch as Patagonian lambs (or other regional produce) are cooked over an open fire in a smoky room by the kitchen.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Glyphosate and phthalates Although cats are carnivores, many manufacturers add produce to cat food for its antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of carnivore

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That contact was evident during the AP’s trip aboard the F/V Progress, when Tanner crabs and basket stars — animals that live on the seafloor — came up in the net.

— Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Rich brown leather is a great way to break up a cool denim-on-denim look, while a pop of animal print goes perfectly with a pair of brown denim shorts.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026

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Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Many of the bird species migrating through the Midwest are insectivores, living in the neotropics in winter to have food for survival.

— Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026