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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Bathed in garlic and dried chili peppers (and sometimes tossed with thin slices of pork belly for a non-vegetarian option), the dish’s signature is that the cabbage is hand-torn rather than knife-cut.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For lunch, walk over to Maslow, a vegetarian-forward spot right on the Seine serving sharing plates.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Nutrition is focused on purely vegetarian cuisine, Dosha-balancing tea blends, and organic ingredients.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Bathed in garlic and dried chili peppers (and sometimes tossed with thin slices of pork belly for a non-vegetarian option), the dish’s signature is that the cabbage is hand-torn rather than knife-cut.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
For vegan and vegetarian folks, craving juicy, tender tacos or a melt-in-your-mouth salmon sushi dish can feel agonizing.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For lunch, walk over to Maslow, a vegetarian-forward spot right on the Seine serving sharing plates.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
Adjective
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Many grasses evolved to be partly dispersed by herbivorous mammals, the seeds passing through guts with the bulky leafy tissue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Unlike many of its meat-eating relatives, this creature may have been omnivorous or herbivorous.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The line used several sustainable animal material alternatives, such as faux down made from wildflowers and vegan leather made from grape skins, stalks and seeds.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Oat milk is a mildly sweet and creamy drink that is lactose-free and vegan-friendly.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Manure from animals that don’t consume meat (rabbits, cows, horses) is fine, but do not use waste from carnivores.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana donated $500,000 towards the construction, and the city is using $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and remaining funds from Gary community development and animal shelter allocations to pay for the project.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spiral Diner serves vegan comfort food that will satisfy herbivores and carnivores alike.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Voles are herbivores that cause garden damage by eating plant materials such as flowers, ornamentals, bulbs, and the bark of trees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Vegetarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetarian. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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