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vegetarian

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noun

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
Pegged to his cookbook Kitchen Kickstart, Sam Holland told The Times last August that the Spider-Man star was indeed making his vegetarian recipes for soon-to-be sister-in-law. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 The other side of the lounge will feature numerous food options that will rotate throughout the season, including classic American game day food, Asian food, BBQ, and vegetarian options. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Breadwinner will offer smashburgers, hoagies and vegetarian sandwiches, such as one stuffed with vegetable fritters, and a mushroom French dip. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026 Honeysuckle's menu options include both a meat and vegetarian tasting menu track, as well as a la carte options. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
Adjective
  • Many grasses evolved to be partly dispersed by herbivorous mammals, the seeds passing through guts with the bulky leafy tissue.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Unlike many of its meat-eating relatives, this creature may have been omnivorous or herbivorous.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There’s also a skin-plumping vegan collagen serum on sale for $35, which is a steal considering the brand rarely hosts sales.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Most popular hair serums at Sephora for $50+ This vegan, cruelty-free serum features a blend of natural ingredients to help boost hair density and prevent shedding.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The tests did show, though, that the animals did not receive adequate care at the property.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The bill also allowed pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter to adults without a prescription.
    Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As herbivores, deer enjoy snacking on vegetables, fruits, and foliage, potentially causing significant damage to your landscape.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Vegetarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetarian. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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