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vegetarian

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noun

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
In Santa Croce, La Zucca’s name (the pumpkin, in Italian) suggests something purely vegetarian. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Kingston Kitchen also has ample vegetarian options. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Noun
Jackfruit can be added to smoothies or desserts, or used as a meat substitute in vegan or vegetarian dishes. Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 June 2026 Although many meal-kit delivery services try to differentiate themselves by offering specialty menus (such as healthy vegetarian and vegan options), Blue Apron and HelloFresh aim for the omnivore mainstream. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
Adjective
  • Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Purple sea urchins, herbivorous invertebrates, eat mostly kelp, and their usual predators, sunflower sea stars, have been decimated by sea star wasting disease.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
    Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Moles often get blamed for vole damage, but moles are insectivores that make tunnels and mounds to follow insects, while voles are herbivores that eat anything from edibles to ornamental plants.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Stay at least 25 yards, or about two school buses, away from herbivores like moose, elk, deer, and bison.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

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“Vegetarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetarian. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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