1
: something created either animate or inanimate: such as
a
: a lower animal
especially
: a farm animal
b
: a human being
c
: a being of anomalous or uncertain aspect or nature
creatures of fantasy
2
: one that is the servile dependent or tool of another : instrument
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Examples of creature in a Sentence
rabbits, squirrels, and other furry creatures
Few living creatures can survive without water.
a giant hairy apelike creature
She's a creature of rare beauty.
A social creature by nature, he loves working with people.
The poor creature had no way to get home.
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Yet, in the span of three months, three of the deep sea creatures ended up on the shores of California.
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Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the museum, more than 150 fossils of these prehistoric creatures have been documented to date statewide, with around one-third of them coming from Orange County, where the latest bones were found.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
From fantastical creatures to real-world icons, this year’s contenders prove that artistry with a brush and a prosthetic can be just as integral to storytelling as any camera or script.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the museum, more than 150 fossils of these prehistoric creatures have been documented to date statewide, with around one-third of them coming from Orange County, where the latest bones were found.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
From fantastical creatures to real-world icons, this year’s contenders prove that artistry with a brush and a prosthetic can be just as integral to storytelling as any camera or script.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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