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vegan

noun

Definition of vegannext
as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of vegan This food truck yard offers seven different dining options via food trucks including Caribbean food, Nepalese-and-Latin-fusion and vegan options. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The polish is 21-free, meaning it’s formulated without ingredients like phthalates, parabens, silicones, and gluten, in addition to being cruelty-free and vegan. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 These slim, slip-on Steve Madden mules are the perfect everyday option for stylish travelers, with an almond-toe fit and soft vegan leather finish that will look beautiful with every piece in your suitcase. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026 Crucially, each piece references the Falabella, thought of as the original luxury vegan handbag that McCartney’s eponymous label debuted back in 2009. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegan
  1. vegetarian
  2. animal
  3. herbivore
Noun
  • But the star here is the dum biryani—in vegetarian, chicken, and goat varieties—that comes shrouded beneath a crust of bread.
    — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This makes a nice vegetarian dinner when served with a salad with a tangy vinaigrette.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of vegetarian
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  • Some must also be housed and cared for as evidence, either until charges against a defendant are dismissed or the animals are permanently seized by the government.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In species ranging from worms and flies to rodents and primates, caloric restriction produces animals that appear biologically younger than their age.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • 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
  • But Carcache wonders whether the vine might also deter herbivores, offering some protection to its host.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of herbivore

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“Vegan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegan. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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