vegan

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Definition of vegannext
as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of vegan Walker’s favorite is the vanilla bean protein powder, giving him 21 grams of vegan protein as well as four grams of prebiotics and fiber with each serving. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Also noteworthy are the antioxidant-rich green microalgae (which lend themselves to the formula's natural hue), firming vegan peptides, and redness-soothing niacinamide. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 They’re also made entirely from vegan materials, and the exterior is treated with Scotchgard to offer protection against spills and rain. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026 The way of the world for those of us who are lactose intolerant, vegan or not consuming milk for whatever reason. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegan
  1. vegetarian
  2. animal
  3. herbivore
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  • The Brasserie beside it, a continuation of the same vibe, focuses on French dishes with some good vegetarian options, and hosts a breakfast buffet with lovely local products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Try one of the CIA’s two- to four-day boot camps to grow far more confident in regional Italian cuisine, seafood, vegetarian cooking, baking, and beyond.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of vegetarian
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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
Definition of animal
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  • Mastodons were massive, elephant-like herbivores that went extinct roughly 11,700 years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The same process occurs in the radish’s spicier cousins, and the resulting chemicals are thought to help deter herbivores and pests.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Vegan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegan. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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