OMNIVORES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

omnivores

noun

plural of omnivore

as in carnivores

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There is always a vegetarian option, but this really is a place for ardent carnivores, who are encouraged each evening to watch as Patagonian lambs (or other regional produce) are cooked over an open fire in a smoky room by the kitchen.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Glyphosate and phthalates Although cats are carnivores, many manufacturers add produce to cat food for its antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of carnivores

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Everyone from the guides to the dining staff have come to know the area well over the years of preparation to open—and deeply love the animals and scenery that lodges like this one aim to protect.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The show, which has five 60-minute episodes, is a warm-hearted factual entertainment format celebrating the bond between people and their animals.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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