anthropomorphic
adjective
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As word lovers, we are endlessly fascinated by the uniqueness and complexity of human language. Many species use sounds and gestures to communicate with one another, but the ability to speak in full sentences, to share abstract ideas, and to write and tell stories is distinctly anthropic. Brilliant though dogs may be, they can’t verbalize their hopes and dreams. That is, unless those dogs are anthropomorphic—a trait common in works of fiction. From chatty chiweenies to tangoing tapirs, depictions of anthropomorphic animals abound thanks to our creative superpowers.
Examples of anthropomorphic in a Sentence
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The hottest ticket at the Olympics was for Tina and Milo, the adorable, anthropomorphic stoat mascots whom fans couldn’t get enough of — literally.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
The animated family film, which follows a scrawny anthropomorphic goat with dreams of sports stardom, looks to earn $13 million to 14 million through Sunday for a domestic total of $54 million to $55 million.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
The robot features highly anthropomorphic full-body degrees of freedom, including a flexible waist engineered to mirror the human range of motion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Anthropomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropomorphic. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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