as in predators
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 vampires
On the previous episode, the stars danced spooky routines as ghosts, zombies, vampires and more for Halloween Night.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Bound to the service of the Hellsing Organization, Alucard fights against fellow vampires, a crusading faction of the Vatican called the Iscariot Organization, and wannabe Nazis alongside his allies Seres Victoria and Integra Hellsing.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as ghosts, ghouls, vampires, witches or pop culture characters.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But smashes by Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and more modern stars have also proven that the market for bone-chilling bops is year-round, whether the lyrics are about monsters, vampires or ghosts.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Dive into the world of vampires and werewolves by visiting the Forks Chamber of Commerce.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Something evil's lurking in the dark In Rice's books, Revenant vampires are terrifying, mindless, feral monsters.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Bert, who was portrayed by Peter Dreimanis in the movie, is one of the first two characters audiences meet who are turned into vampires by the movie's primary villain Remmick (Jack O’Connell).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Bound to the service of the Hellsing Organization, Alucard fights against fellow vampires, a crusading faction of the Vatican called the Iscariot Organization, and wannabe Nazis alongside his allies Seres Victoria and Integra Hellsing.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as ghosts, ghouls, vampires, witches or pop culture characters.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But smashes by Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and more modern stars have also proven that the market for bone-chilling bops is year-round, whether the lyrics are about monsters, vampires or ghosts.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Dive into the world of vampires and werewolves by visiting the Forks Chamber of Commerce.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Something evil's lurking in the dark In Rice's books, Revenant vampires are terrifying, mindless, feral monsters.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Bert, who was portrayed by Peter Dreimanis in the movie, is one of the first two characters audiences meet who are turned into vampires by the movie's primary villain Remmick (Jack O’Connell).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampires
Noun
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These arrests serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that social media can pose, and of the predators who hide behind social media applications, looking to exploit our youth and sell their fentanyl pills through digital connections.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Forced to navigate this harrowing labyrinth of false saviors and predators, Ash’s struggle becomes not only about survival, but about reclaiming her voice and breaking free from cycles of harm that threaten to consume her completely.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Divers and snorkelers can enjoy crisp visibility and encounter reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and more at one of the top dive destinations in Brazil.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s when new investors start circling like sharks, desperate not to miss out.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Vampires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampires. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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