beings

noun

Definition of beingsnext
plural of being
1
as in creatures
a member of the human race no one has the right to enslave another being

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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence new parents are typically in awe at having created this separate being

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3
as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is music is such a large part of her being that she could never give up performing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beings
  1. creatures
  2. entities
  3. substances
  4. people
  5. things
  6. men
  7. realities
  8. souls
Noun
  • This layer of the ocean mostly includes and is home to some of the weirdest and wackiest creatures on our planet.
    Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Unbeknownst to most of the world, that mansion is a reserve for mythical creatures.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • The impact sector can tap into its strengths — creativity, connection, and long-term benefit — to amplify the combined efforts of public and private entities.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Lastly, families should consider the role of digital executors—individuals or entities tasked with managing digital assets—to ensure continuity and protection in an increasingly virtual landscape.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of entities
Noun
  • As of late, however, she's rehabilitated her image by focusing on her mental health, no longer self-medicating with various substances and ridding drama from her life.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There will always be questions surrounding the use of performance-enhancing substances in sports.
    Maury Brown, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of substances
Noun
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sheriff Robert Luna of Los Angeles County said that about 18,000 people were in the mandatory or voluntary evacuation zones.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of people
Noun
  • Below, a look at five things to do now to avoid vitamin D deficiency this winter and beyond.
    Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • The video also shows armed men in the headwraps typically worn by RSF soldiers on motorcycles.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Having women athletes featured alongside their men counterparts helps normalize their presence in the sports industry and provides young players with diverse role models.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of men
Noun
  • The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Every subtle shift in posture will help define whether Turkey recalibrates to new realities or clings to an outdated script.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of realities
Noun
  • Here, souls gamble years of their lives with her, daring to outwit Death herself.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Glover and Maya Erskine star as married spies who eventually turn on each other in a dramedy that’s at once visually gorgeous and emotionally grounded, exploring the instant bond that can form between two lonely souls who share a dark wit.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of souls
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