vegan

noun

Definition of vegannext
as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of vegan Unlike typical celebrity endorsements, Tatum was deeply involved in the three-year development of this vegan body-care line, which includes washes, lotions, deodorants, and fragrances. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 There was a ton of cuisine and dietary variety to browse; beyond the usual vegan, pescatarian, and gluten-free options, there were dishes that claim to offer GLP-1 balance or fit the profile for the Mediterranean diet. — Marisa Malanga, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2026 Formulated by fertility doctors and OB-GYNs, the clean, vegan formula is designed to support women through every stage of life, from preconception and pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 30 June 2026 Manny Rutinel, who got involved in politics as a vegan activist opposing industrial farming and meat consumption, defeated Shannon Bird, the moderate candidate preferred by national Democrats. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegan
  1. vegetarian
  2. animal
  3. herbivore
Noun
  • All dogs come on a Martin potato roll with a choice of Angus beef, chicken sausage and vegetarian wieners.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • The menu ranges from multi-course kaiseki and wagyu shabu-shabu to vegetarian options, and in the morning, both Japanese and Western breakfasts are available.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of vegetarian
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  • Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of animal
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  • Moles often get blamed for vole damage, but moles are insectivores that make tunnels and mounds to follow insects, while voles are herbivores that eat anything from edibles to ornamental plants.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Stay at least 25 yards, or about two school buses, away from herbivores like moose, elk, deer, and bison.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Definition of herbivore

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“Vegan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegan. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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