vampire

noun

ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r How to pronounce vampire (audio)
Definition of vampirenext
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 Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Critics and audiences alike went gaga over Sam Reid’s glammed-out turn as a bloodthirsty vampire gone rock star in AMC’s The Vampire Lestat. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 The 1994 classic, an adaptation of Anne Rice‘s 1976 novel, featured Louis (Brad Pitt) telling the story of how he was turned into a vampire by Lestat (Tom Cruise). — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 As the villains, Jamie Foxx and Dane DeHaan are trapped in Z-movie outfits and motivations — Foxx’s Max Diillon is a Spidey fan transformed by an eel attack, DeHaan’s Harry Osborn is basically a vampire. — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampire
  1. predator
  2. shark
Noun
  • The fox is Svalbard's only native terrestrial predator, apart from the polar bear.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Despite not being involved in the film, Hansen purchased preshow advertising on every screen showing Primetime, directing moviegoers to TruBlu, his streaming network focused on predator investigations, THR exclusively reported.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of predator
Noun
  • For a taste of the Mediterranean, Beach Rogue, with its after-dark DJ and near-promise of shark sightings, is the spot to book.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The vessel was licensed to travel through Kiribati's waters but was detained by the maritime police after inspectors found shark fins on board, commander Tom Redfern told AFP.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shark

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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampire. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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