omnivores

Definition of omnivoresnext
plural of omnivore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for omnivores
Noun
  • Finally, betta fish are carnivores.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Rather, they are placed there because the focus of many of those trees is on placental mammals, such as humans, other primates, carnivores, rodents and so on.
    Kevin Omland, The Conversation, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.
    Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Since the turn of this century, studies have shown that short periods of radical calorie restriction has outsize benefits for animals.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Omnivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omnivores. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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