as in predator
a person who habitually preys upon others
regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
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When Posey is dropped into the mainstream, her most intriguing qualities are often cast as lightly villainous: girlboss vampire, dog-lady henchman.
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Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
As a result, the sun is blocked out, and humans become pitted against vampires.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In another case, caskets containing the bodies of Israeli children were displayed on a stage under a propaganda banner that depicted Netanyahu as a vampire.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The story follows a vampire named Nathan who goes on the run with an Albanian immigrant after saving her from being killed by his own undead gang.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
As a result, the sun is blocked out, and humans become pitted against vampires.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
In another case, caskets containing the bodies of Israeli children were displayed on a stage under a propaganda banner that depicted Netanyahu as a vampire.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The story follows a vampire named Nathan who goes on the run with an Albanian immigrant after saving her from being killed by his own undead gang.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vampire
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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