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vegetarian

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noun

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
After working under David Kinch at Manresa, Fox became the chef at a vegetarian restaurant attached to a yoga studio that opened in 2007. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025 So if a traveler hates an airport lounge, the survey could drill down to find specific reasons, such as not enough vegetarian options, or a messy buffet. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
Both the stems and frilly leaves are put to use in this vegetarian-friendly lasagna, complete with layers of noodles, tomatoes, and plenty of mozzarella cheese. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025 After scuba diving, dine at the Treehouse Restaurant for Caribbean by candlelight or at Emerald's, which uses organic produce from the resort's farm in its all-vegetarian menu. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
Adjective
  • According to preliminary analysis, it’s thought that most of the tracks came from herbivorous prosauropods: long-necked, plant-eating dinosaurs.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025
  • In this period, the ancestors of the prehistoric cave bears (Ursus spelaeus), Ursus deningeri, became increasingly herbivorous.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Think the jeans French women are wearing right now, polished layers, and investment-worthy staples like a vegan leather jacket—all marked down for the long weekend.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The new shop will serve gelato, sorbet and desserts that are vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Los Angeles County animal services officers recovered approximately 200 ducks from a box truck in Palmdale on Wednesday morning.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The shelter also had problems serving the existing community, taking in fewer animals due to difficulties moving them through adoption or rescue, and placing greater emphasis on caring for sick or injured animals.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To protect your lilacs against hooved herbivores, install tall fencing or cages around your lilac bushes.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Reportedly, the site reveals a densely populated environment where this predator lived alongside freshwater sharks, bony fish, turtles, and crocodiles, as well as massive herbivores like sauropods and iguanodontians.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025

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

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