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as in creatures
a member of the human race
no one has the right to enslave another being
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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence
new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being
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as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is
music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing
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Recent Examples of beings
But if these movies are progressive allegories of beings transcending their differences, then Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to that notion.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
After one crumbling alien civilization captures this signal and plans to invade Earth, humanity divides into those who will welcome the new beings and those who plan to fight against them.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
There are also wives of other lesser gods, semidivine beings and demons.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Starring Bosco Wong and Karena Ng, the story revisits the supernatural world of vampire hunters and immortal beings living among humans, blending romance, action and exorcism mythology.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Upon entering the dense Finnish forest, I was introduced to the creation myth that begins the national epic of Finland and Karelia, The Kalevala – where the world is created through both songs and the becoming of organic beings.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
What the best Pixar films prove is that people can relate to anything — from a goldfish to a talking toy — if they’re written as three-dimensional beings.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Last July, four people from rural Idaho were murdered by a man who believed he was sent on a mission from otherworldly beings.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
After one crumbling alien civilization captures this signal and plans to invade Earth, humanity divides into those who will welcome the new beings and those who plan to fight against them.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
There are also wives of other lesser gods, semidivine beings and demons.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Starring Bosco Wong and Karena Ng, the story revisits the supernatural world of vampire hunters and immortal beings living among humans, blending romance, action and exorcism mythology.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Upon entering the dense Finnish forest, I was introduced to the creation myth that begins the national epic of Finland and Karelia, The Kalevala – where the world is created through both songs and the becoming of organic beings.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
What the best Pixar films prove is that people can relate to anything — from a goldfish to a talking toy — if they’re written as three-dimensional beings.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Last July, four people from rural Idaho were murdered by a man who believed he was sent on a mission from otherworldly beings.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The house is falling apart, bats in the fireplace, ants marching unfazed across the floor, smells of dead creatures decaying in the walls.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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By giving multiple agencies access to the same drones, all participating entities can be under one program and avoid investing in dozens of drones with different software that wouldn't communicate with each other.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In many parts of Cook County, there are so many governmental entities grabbing a piece of the action that property tax bills look like grocery-store receipts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The in-store assortment includes hair essences and hydrating mists from Narka; PDRN and exosome scalp serums from Lilyeve, plus other offerings from La’dor, Healing Bird, Refilled and Growus, which are all priced under $40 and focus on innovative formats and ingredients.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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And also how large of a barrier this is in people's day-to-day lives.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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UFOs, the term for unidentified flying objects, has in recent years given way to UAP — unidentified aerial phenomena or unidentified anomalous phenomena.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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That’s because tea leaves contain tannins, complex chemical substances that give tea its astringency and dark color.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nobel award winning scientist, Luc Montagnier has tested some of these early studies and found that certain substances, like DNA, emit electromagnetic signals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Beings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beings. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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