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as in people
a member of the human race
we must try to be kind to our fellow creatures
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as in animals
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 creatures
Some scientists have even proposed that free radicals can lead to aging in humans and other creatures, though that idea is disputed.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Another research team at MIT used the gills of these creatures, which filter for plankton, to improve commercial water filtration systems.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
These creatures have now inspired human innovations that take soft robots and water filters to the next level.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Does the natural resilience of these creatures inspire your own?
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Other visual depictions, such as of the children and the mythical creatures, have been created by AI.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But thanks to an international hunting ban in 1911 and the introduction of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972, these charismatic creatures have been making a comeback.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
In Estonia, the creatures thought responsible for the nighttime show were humpback whales.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Another research team at MIT used the gills of these creatures, which filter for plankton, to improve commercial water filtration systems.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
These creatures have now inspired human innovations that take soft robots and water filters to the next level.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Does the natural resilience of these creatures inspire your own?
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Other visual depictions, such as of the children and the mythical creatures, have been created by AI.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But thanks to an international hunting ban in 1911 and the introduction of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972, these charismatic creatures have been making a comeback.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
In Estonia, the creatures thought responsible for the nighttime show were humpback whales.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creatures
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Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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But now things are getting even more messy.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Village now looks like the original safe space, apart from the mainstream world and ready to help anyone reinvent themselves or stumble upon like-minded souls, face to face.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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As these desperate souls cling to life the only thing that remains is hope.Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Creatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creatures. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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