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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
These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their bony, cartilaginous shells and slow-pace movements.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Staff will share fun facts about these creatures and their connection to the ancient beach of Lyonia Preserve.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
One of the most striking things about these creatures, however, is the fact that each of their eight arms almost seems to have a mind of its own, allowing an octopus to multitask in a manner that humans can only dream about.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
New research shows that the marsupial mole, a creature that swims through the sands of remote Australian deserts, might have suffered a population crash about 70,000 years ago due to climate change.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Staff will share fun facts about these creatures and their connection to the ancient beach of Lyonia Preserve.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
One of the most striking things about these creatures, however, is the fact that each of their eight arms almost seems to have a mind of its own, allowing an octopus to multitask in a manner that humans can only dream about.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
New research shows that the marsupial mole, a creature that swims through the sands of remote Australian deserts, might have suffered a population crash about 70,000 years ago due to climate change.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
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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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The company’s leader eventually recognized Dr. Baek and granted him passage, ordering his men to cease fire on the vehicle.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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While Hoyer’s fate is uncertain, the return of Sosa brought some new life to an often stale product — the annual Cubs Convention.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Sure, go get Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy G. Want a guy to look okay enough for one or two games but scuffles along for the next four or five?—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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And why does one guy with nothing to carry need a pickup truck and/or SUV? I’m ticked off that as a veteran public school teacher, school administrators are less concerned about academic rigor, and more concerned about parental appeasement.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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Marburg virus is spread by certain fruit bats to humans and other primates.—
Katherine Hignett,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Early socialization also influences how cats interact with humans later in life.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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