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adjective

Definition of vegetariannext
as in herbivorous

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noun

as in vegan

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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Adjective
There is a preference for vegetarianism among many Hindu traditions, although not all Hindus are vegetarian. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026 Order one with jam and butter, or go savory and get a biscuit topped with vegetarian gravy or stuffed with bacon, lettuce and tomato. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
This makes a nice vegetarian dinner when served with a salad with a tangy vinaigrette. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026 More menu items include vegetarian samosas, pani puri shots, mango lassi and dragon chicken. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetarian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
  1. herbivorous
  2. vegan
  3. animal
  4. herbivore
Adjective
  • The amount of blood required to make the medium would be fairly small, the recent Chinese study found, and was probably mixed with blood from at least two species of herbivorous animals.
    — Mike McRae August 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Definition of herbivorous
Noun
  • The hunter-gatherer concept known for paleo bowls, nachos and its vegan queso serves bar-and-grill basics in a healthier form.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of vegan
Noun
  • Teeling and other bat researchers are studying aspects of the animals’ longevity, including bats’ ability to repair their DNA and harbor viruses without getting sick, for clues in order to enhance our own lives.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Los Angeles city attorney’s office is suing an animal rescue organization that was once a favorite among Hollywood celebrities, alleging that its owner purchased dogs from puppy mills and portrayed them to adopters as animals that were rescued.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Mastodons were massive, elephant-like herbivores that went extinct roughly 11,700 years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The same process occurs in the radish’s spicier cousins, and the resulting chemicals are thought to help deter herbivores and pests.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Vegetarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetarian. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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