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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In the two minute trailer (below), the death of someone close to a secret society charged with monitoring the world’s immortals, including witches and vampires, prompts the group to seek out a new recruit in the form of a young unsuspecting man, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton).
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition, Schwartzman portrays Burton, a rakish vampire leading a cloistered life in an Upper West Side penthouse, while Bogosian plays Daniel Molloy, and Kirk is Talamasca agent Raglan James.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
While the original Twilight novel focuses on Bella uncovering the mystery behind her attraction to Edward and his initial aversion to her, Midnight Sun offers a deeper look into Edward’s psyche and the overall mythology of Meyer’s vampires.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Stefan, a vampire too gentle to drink human blood, eventually loses Elena to his brother, Damon, the cruel killer with a tender side just for her.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition, Schwartzman portrays Burton, a rakish vampire leading a cloistered life in an Upper West Side penthouse, while Bogosian plays Daniel Molloy, and Kirk is Talamasca agent Raglan James.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
While the original Twilight novel focuses on Bella uncovering the mystery behind her attraction to Edward and his initial aversion to her, Midnight Sun offers a deeper look into Edward’s psyche and the overall mythology of Meyer’s vampires.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Stefan, a vampire too gentle to drink human blood, eventually loses Elena to his brother, Damon, the cruel killer with a tender side just for her.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampire
Noun
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Scientists say predators can help track huge storms.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Towering over its modern relatives, this prehistoric predator was not only the largest species of lion ever recorded, but also one of the top apex predators of the Ice Age.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even back on board, the show continues after dark, with pelicans and reef sharks drawn to the yacht’s lights and sea lions sometimes clambering onto the aft deck.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These included Tralalero Tralala, a three-legged shark with blue Nikes; Tung Tung Tung Sahur, an anthropomorphic wood plank; and Ballerina Cappuccina, a cup of golden-brown coffee in a pink bodice.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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