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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
Moo Deng’s future Moo Deng is the animal of the moment, but there have been other popular creatures before her.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Still, these majestic creatures flit and float their way through it every year—and then fly back come spring.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Cue organic lines that turn his jewels into creatures that curl around the body.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Extras playing fish people and creatures made of moss wander the sound stage in their cumbersome costumes.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
These tiny creatures are incredibly vulnerable during their first few days of life, making their journey crucial for survival.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
With the feeding season nearing its end, and months of hibernation on the horizon, the bulkiest creatures in the national park are celebrated during Fat Bear Week for their hunting successes.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Still, these majestic creatures flit and float their way through it every year—and then fly back come spring.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Cue organic lines that turn his jewels into creatures that curl around the body.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Extras playing fish people and creatures made of moss wander the sound stage in their cumbersome costumes.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
These tiny creatures are incredibly vulnerable during their first few days of life, making their journey crucial for survival.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
With the feeding season nearing its end, and months of hibernation on the horizon, the bulkiest creatures in the national park are celebrated during Fat Bear Week for their hunting successes.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creatures
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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This was the first time a figure had been unveiled for the streamer, no doubt rolled out to persuade ad men and women their cash was being wisely spent.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both men and women supported Proposition 36 pretty evenly, though voters under 30 expressed the least support.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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While a few guys are into it, the rest of them would rather be doing anything else — napping, preferably.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Our framework for a plan is based in real-time, based on how these guys feel.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Could things be different for her this time?Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are tradeoffs in the way that humans do things and the way that AI does things.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Modern decoys look more like live birds than ever.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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When scouting for birds, also scout the hide.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once retrieved, souls can be placed in the Netherworld Portal to meet the soul quota.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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They must be defended by brave souls committed to what’s right.Stacey Abrams, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Creatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creatures. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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