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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Recent Examples of vampire
At that point, Michael wanted to play the vampire with just the vest on.
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Essence, 1 May 2025
Opinion: Against vampires or tyrants, truth is the essential weapon.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The titular daughter, Marya Zaleska, is also a vampire who believes that destroying Dracula’s body will free her of her vampirism.
—James Factora, Them., 2 May 2025
Reed, who played Rosalie in Twilight, is married to Ian Somerhalder, who starred as vampire Damon Salvatore in The CW's The Vampire Diaries.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Essence, 1 May 2025
Opinion: Against vampires or tyrants, truth is the essential weapon.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
The titular daughter, Marya Zaleska, is also a vampire who believes that destroying Dracula’s body will free her of her vampirism.
—James Factora, Them., 2 May 2025
Reed, who played Rosalie in Twilight, is married to Ian Somerhalder, who starred as vampire Damon Salvatore in The CW's The Vampire Diaries.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vampire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampire
Noun
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Brad Semel, an endangered species recovery specialist for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has erected a cage around the nest to deter potential predators.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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These regions have fewer predators, like orcas, and the waters tend to be calmer.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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To help with the latter activity, go diving or snorkeling under the guidance of professionals to see stingrays, sharks and hundreds of other animal species up close.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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King mackerel, sharks, snappers, and groupers that thrive offshore.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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