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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
The exhibition includes sculpture, drawings and prints, as well as a series of her signature neons that light up the façade of the historic house depicting animals, ice creams, Hindu deities and mythological creatures.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
These majestic creatures have been spotted in waters all over the world, with sightings also reported in Maine, New Jersey, Taiwan and Japan.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Studying the creature’s body physiology, habitat, and genome showed that this is no ordinary slug.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
The horror-novel-inspiring creatures survive entirely on the blood of their victims.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
These majestic creatures have been spotted in waters all over the world, with sightings also reported in Maine, New Jersey, Taiwan and Japan.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Studying the creature’s body physiology, habitat, and genome showed that this is no ordinary slug.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
The horror-novel-inspiring creatures survive entirely on the blood of their victims.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature
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The last person to pull that off was Navy’s Roger Staubach in 1963.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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This is Claudia, the only animal not made in a mold.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 18 Nov. 2024
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Getting to the cream Several animals that live in groups learn from one another, including elephants, whales, and some primates.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Following the historic political comeback by Trump — a man who won the 45th presidency, lost his first bid for reelection, was found guilty on felony charges in a hush money trial and faced two assassination attempts — here's how people around Louisville are feeling.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both men have at times drawn criticism from health experts for spreading misinformation.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Paired with regular cleaning, that simple action can extend the life of your bed.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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But Jun is skeptical of online posts connecting mouth-taping to better sleep, cardiovascular health, attractive jawlines, and general life improvement.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Not necessarily as the guy who’s getting the ball, but boxing out, being in the right spot.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The guys had so many good words to support me from the first day.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Safely dispose of the product to prevent consumption by humans or animals, particularly if the product has been opened.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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The town itself is lost in time, and its inhabitants include both humans and humans transformed into nocturnal monsters through a bargain involving ritual child sacrifice.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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