vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r 
1
: the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
2
a
: one who lives by preying on others
b
: a woman who exploits and ruins her lover
3
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regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
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Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Nautical vampires aside, the caverns offer a unique experience for people to explore one of America's longest navigable underground rivers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
The long-in-the-works remake of the gothic tale, about a terrifying vampire (Bill Skarsgård) who stalks a haunted young woman (Lily-Rose Depp), has been a passion project for Eggers.
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Along with Dracula, Nosferatu is one of the most influential pieces of art that shapes our notion of vampires today, inspiring filmmakers and novelists, artists and fans ever since.
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Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Nautical vampires aside, the caverns offer a unique experience for people to explore one of America's longest navigable underground rivers.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
The long-in-the-works remake of the gothic tale, about a terrifying vampire (Bill Skarsgård) who stalks a haunted young woman (Lily-Rose Depp), has been a passion project for Eggers.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Along with Dracula, Nosferatu is one of the most influential pieces of art that shapes our notion of vampires today, inspiring filmmakers and novelists, artists and fans ever since.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampire. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(ə)r
1
: the body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of sleeping persons
2
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vampire
noun
vam·pire
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