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adjective

Definition of vegetariannext
as in herbivorous

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noun

as in vegan

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
Similarly a range of culinary venues at Miraval The Red Sea encourage mindful consumption with offerings that respond to the region’s emphasis on vegetarian dishes and nonalcoholic beverages. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 There is a preference for vegetarianism among many Hindu traditions, although not all Hindus are vegetarian. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
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 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
  1. herbivorous
  2. vegan
  3. animal
  4. herbivore
Adjective
  • As ecologist Doug Tallamy has chronicled, over 90% of herbivorous insects specialize on one or a few native plant lineages.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The amount of blood required to make the medium would be fairly small, the recent Chinese study found, and was probably mixed with blood from at least two species of herbivorous animals.
    — Mike McRae August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of herbivorous
Noun
  • The hunter-gatherer concept known for paleo bowls, nachos and its vegan queso serves bar-and-grill basics in a healthier form.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of vegan
Noun
  • Officials said a child may have come into contact with that animal.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Under the cover of night, Orwell’s pigs paint new words onto the side of the barn where the rules governing all the animals are listed.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • 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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