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creatures

NOUN

being, beast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animal critter fellow individual living thing man person soul woman

STRONG

body brute creation mortal party personage quadruped varmint

WEAK

living being lower animal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

plant

WEAK

abstract inanimate

Example Sentences

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Still, scientists and conservationists recognize viewing events can inspire people to care more about the environment and the fates of creatures big and small.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted to appear on future banknotes - and the public can have their say on which creatures feature.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The new findings provide another important piece in the story of how vertebrates evolved from aquatic creatures into animals capable of living on land.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Vulgar, venal creatures like him are not capable of creating anything of beauty or artistic value; they can only destroy.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The air was filled with dragons —great beasts of power and majesty, creatures with jeweled eyes and burnished skins.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville