OMNIVORES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

omnivores

noun

plural of omnivore

as in carnivores

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Noun

Grain-free Cats are carnivores and don’t need grains in their diets.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Native Asters Some fireflies are carnivores, but most are pollinators that feed on the nectar and pollen of native plants.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of carnivores

Noun

Aquarium officials received some 500 marine animals from that operation on June 19, taking in an array of fish, sharks, clams, shrimp, prawns and tiny snails.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
That’s not to mention the gorgeous puppetry work done by another set of performers as the play reveals a series of detailed circus animals.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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