vegan

noun

Definition of vegannext
as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of vegan Some of the offerings range from vegan to Asian to barbecue, but of course there are plenty of spots cooking turkey dinners with all the traditional sides. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026 Options include ingredient kits, heat-and-serve dinners, and ham, beef and vegan alternatives for gatherings of two to 16 people. — Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026 All product formulas are vegan and without parabens, mineral oil or microplastics. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026 There are also a variety of a la carte options for guests who are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan, and everything is packaged cold with reheating instructions. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegan
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  1. vegetarian
  2. animal
  3. herbivore
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  • That makes hemp hearts particularly valuable for people following vegetarian, vegan, or plant-forward eating patterns who are looking to diversify their protein sources.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Tucked in the Little Saigon District there is a cozy restaurant serving a variety of hearty and light vegetarian dishes.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of vegetarian
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  • In the past, the animals have contracted Covid-19 and spread it to humans.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Under the law, animal abandonment without proper care, food, water, or shelter is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison and a $5,000 fine.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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