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as in person
a member of the human race
we must try to be kind to our fellow creatures
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as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
a saint who is celebrated for his love of birds and other small creatures
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Recent Examples of creature
Yes, Dexter somehow manages to lure over a gator to destroy the evidence that would have turned Ferrer’s disappearance into a murder investigation and then pretends to have been nearly eaten by the creature himself.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The group wanted the creatures to be transferred to an elephant sanctuary.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Hidden beneath the dunes, a mysterious creature glides through the sand.
—Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The group wanted the creatures to be transferred to an elephant sanctuary.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Hidden beneath the dunes, a mysterious creature glides through the sand.
—Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
Noun
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Hours after his inauguration the president signed a proclamation that pardoned virtually every person who was involved in the U.S. Capitol riot — including those who injured police officers.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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For those unable to make it to Washington, the Giant Panda Cam, a feed of 40 cameras spread out across the animals’ habitat, will broadcast live between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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The second and third day of the festival both kick off with a lengthy snorkeling session that’s carefully planned to ensure manta ray sightings, while a dedicated Manta Research Trip provides an opportunity for guests to experience the animals from a more scientific perspective.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to cops, a 34-year-old man was struck in the left hand with a machete by an unidentified man around 11:24 a.m. Friday near Southern Blvd.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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This is a real, red-blooded man, who takes responsibility and accepts challenges and treats others with a constant grace.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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Swap mindless scrolling for something that will actually affect your life—like listening to 15-minute summaries of the world’s best nonfiction books.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Power outages may also disrupt daily life and emergency services, emphasizing the need for preparation and caution.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The guys on the bandstand are interpreting them horizontally, from left to right, one note at a time.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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My Husband Was a Co-Guest of Honor at Our Baby Shower My husband has had the experience of being the only guy at our baby shower.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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But humankind, there’s some humans who are trying to stop progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Understanding the science behind colors and expressing ourselves through art with colors have been important for humans for our entire recorded history.—
Daniel Freedman,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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