as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
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Recent Examples of vampire
Its lead character is Harry Dresden, a professional wizard operating out of the city of Chicago in a world where ghouls, ghosts, werewolves and vampires exist in the shadows of modern society.
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Which raises the question, if ENHYPEN are the vampires, how do ENGENE fit in?
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Speaking to Sean Baker on The A24 Podcast, Safdie confirmed that Kevin O’Leary’s Milton Rockwell was going to turn out to be a literal vampire and not just a metaphorical one.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Their opening night gets interrupted when blood thirsty vampires are lured in by the musical talents of Sammie (Miles Caton), a young blues musician.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Which raises the question, if ENHYPEN are the vampires, how do ENGENE fit in?
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Speaking to Sean Baker on The A24 Podcast, Safdie confirmed that Kevin O’Leary’s Milton Rockwell was going to turn out to be a literal vampire and not just a metaphorical one.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Their opening night gets interrupted when blood thirsty vampires are lured in by the musical talents of Sammie (Miles Caton), a young blues musician.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampire
Noun
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The predator was eventually driven off by a ski instructor waving his poles.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This weakening of the teeth of the apex predators could affect the broader marine ecosystem, too.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Chinese are crazy for shark fins.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The underwater habitat is home to the state fish, the Garibaldi, along with angel sharks, bat rays and other marine life.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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