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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
Read Next California ‘Beautiful’ baby sea creature swims with mom off CA coast.
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
In today’s episode, the search for clues to fighting cancer in creatures big and small.
—Bluesky Social, 4 Mar. 2025
Each stalk in the maw of the creature was polished using wooden tools and hand-polished to matte-like finish.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
What’s the significance of a little creature like Mr. Bubbles?
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2025
In today’s episode, the search for clues to fighting cancer in creatures big and small.
—Bluesky Social, 4 Mar. 2025
Each stalk in the maw of the creature was polished using wooden tools and hand-polished to matte-like finish.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
What’s the significance of a little creature like Mr. Bubbles?
—Corina Knoll, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
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Spectacle is one way to get people to show up in person and perhaps patronize other businesses too.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Like anyone's high school class photograph, the 97th Oscar Nominees Official Photo is a blast to look at up close (and even wilder to experience in person).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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This style of outerwear, worn over a man’s pants, consists of animal hides that still have the creature’s hair or fur attached, all the better to repel snow and rain.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
1 Mar. 2025
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At Tree by Naked Yoyogi Park, a multi-sensory dining experience in Tokyo designed by Japanese visual artist Ryotaro Muramatsu, guests put on VR headsets for part of the meal, transporting themselves into a comical world where animals eat and dress like humans.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Chris Taylor is in the final year of his deal and still guaranteed at least $17 million, and Roberts has continued to talk up Taylor’s value as a utility man even if that appears slightly redundant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Cincinnati utility man Spencer Steer could potentially begin the 2025 season on the injured list.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Yeah, and there couldn’t have been two better guys to do this with.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Benji is caustic, needling and selfish — the kind of guy who hogs the window seat, the shower and everyone’s attention.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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No one who has spent much time on X or other similar networks should be surprised by such raunchy commentary by or about our fellow humans.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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That pressure may even lead the body to secrete a little extra oxytocin, the love hormone humans produce when cuddling.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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