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
Since then, the actress filled her time with a few reality shows — including So Notorious and Tori & Dean: Inn Love — and a 2016 vampire Lifetime movie.
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Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 17 May 2025
Be mindful because these people are out here sucking our culture dry like vampires.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
The Wicked actress will star as the titular vampire, as well as the 22 other roles, in an adaptation of Dracula set to debut in London’s West End in February 2026, per Deadline.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 13 May 2025
In Coogler’s cinematic and musical world of vampire horror, the Chinese characters are deeply integrated into the Delta’s Black community, dancing alongside Black partygoers.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 17 May 2025
Be mindful because these people are out here sucking our culture dry like vampires.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
The Wicked actress will star as the titular vampire, as well as the 22 other roles, in an adaptation of Dracula set to debut in London’s West End in February 2026, per Deadline.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 13 May 2025
In Coogler’s cinematic and musical world of vampire horror, the Chinese characters are deeply integrated into the Delta’s Black community, dancing alongside Black partygoers.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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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 31 May. 2025.
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