as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Such research can also unlock information about taste receptors’ many functions in the human body.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2025
Dan Heching, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Like many animal species, humans developed the concept of a home as a refuge—not just a place to take care of our physical needs, but the emotional needs for privacy and freedom from danger.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Teens may miss the opportunity to build real-life empathy, navigate disagreements or learn the give-and-take of human connection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Such research can also unlock information about taste receptors’ many functions in the human body.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The movie essentially offers a possible glimpse into the very beginnings of various species depicted in the original 1979 film, including humans.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Like many animal species, humans developed the concept of a home as a refuge—not just a place to take care of our physical needs, but the emotional needs for privacy and freedom from danger.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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That left the Fever without any healthy natural point guards, as Caitlin Clark remains out with a right groin injury.—
Chloe Peterson,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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The natural color variations seem like just the thing to tie together a room with a more neutral color palette, à la Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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When the theater faces demolition, Thida must decide whether to move on to her next life or remain earthbound after developing an unexpected relationship with Hai, a mortal man.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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And Lovell could not—would not—subject Marilyn, whom the exploding oxygen tank had nearly widowed, to yet one more launch, one more mission, one more roll of the mortal dice.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Drill sergeants—not therapy Faced with the ultimate in fitness standards, men and women throughout the military obsess over their weight and body shapes, experts say.—
Noelle Wiehe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Players will need to survive a brutal future, extract key people from the past and stop nightmarish creatures.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Housing marine creatures, the facility was on the forefront of understanding the care and training of dolphins.—
Bonnie Gross,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The records show that collectively, the 24 individuals spent 10 days, 14 hours and 9 minutes behind bars from May 23 to June 23.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Geneva train depot parking lot is available for individuals with quarterly commuter parking permits.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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