as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Recent Examples of empathetic
Tatum O'Neal's son is opening up about the Oscar-winning actress' battle with addiction in an emotional, empathetic essay for Mother's Day.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Throughout modern history, first ladies have often served as the empathetic, emotive counterpart to their husbands, who tend to remain more manly and stoic.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Incredible special effects work and voice acting make for a creature that is both empathetic and alarming.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Throughout modern history, first ladies have often served as the empathetic, emotive counterpart to their husbands, who tend to remain more manly and stoic.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Incredible special effects work and voice acting make for a creature that is both empathetic and alarming.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathetic
Adjective
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Similarly, while conversational agents can reflect compassionate language, genuine compassion comes from a place of concern.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The idea is to appear sympathetic to well-meaning people whose attention lapsed momentarily, forgetting that their picnic spot was also a concert venue.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathetic. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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