vegan

noun

Definition of vegannext
as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of vegan Unlike typical celebrity endorsements, Tatum was deeply involved in the three-year development of this vegan body-care line, which includes washes, lotions, deodorants, and fragrances. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Crafted from premium vegan leather, these shoes are a great option for both casual and more formal events this summer, including cookouts, bridal showers, beach parties, and more. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 The fluffy brush made with vegan bristles is angled for flawless foundation application. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 27 June 2026 There was a ton of cuisine and dietary variety to browse; beyond the usual vegan, pescatarian, and gluten-free options, there were dishes that claim to offer GLP-1 balance or fit the profile for the Mediterranean diet. — Marisa Malanga, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegan
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  1. vegetarian
  2. animal
  3. herbivore
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  • Happily, Miami hasn’t seen the last of that tasty lasagna, which comes in meat or vegetarian form.
    — Connie Ogle July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The other parts include a vegetarian, fat-free diet, three juices (carrot, carrot and apple, and a green juice) and supplements.
    — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of vegetarian
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  • Open Tuesday through Saturday, the museum holds an extensive collection of animal specimens, a lab, and classroom space.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • Since 1996, organizers said the races have raised nearly $300,000 for the animal shelter.
    — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of animal
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  • But the researchers wanted to see whether the markings on the Stegodon bones showed evidence that the hobbits were also hunting the only large-bodied herbivore on the island at the time.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • The bloody red shrimp are herbivores when young, feeding on phytoplankton, and then add carnivorous activity as adults, adding zooplankton to their diet.
    — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of herbivore

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“Vegan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegan. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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