as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings
she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian
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The animatronic critter, adds Stoller, was really heavy.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Join a kayaking excursion on the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River or the Indian River Lagoon, and glide across dark waters that pop with sparkling trails of aqua and indigo when the glowing critters are disturbed by oars or passing fish.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Although it’s injured after escaping from one of the traps, Yuri manages to bond with the little critter and treat its minor lacerations after smuggling him home in her backpack.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Robert Eggers is having a good week and bringing more critters to celebrate with him.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Join a kayaking excursion on the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River or the Indian River Lagoon, and glide across dark waters that pop with sparkling trails of aqua and indigo when the glowing critters are disturbed by oars or passing fish.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
Although it’s injured after escaping from one of the traps, Yuri manages to bond with the little critter and treat its minor lacerations after smuggling him home in her backpack.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Robert Eggers is having a good week and bringing more critters to celebrate with him.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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