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
His innate compassion connects him with the zodiac Pisces, a sign known to be sweet and empathetic.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 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
This documentary captures the challenges of connection amidst conflict, highlighting Fatma’s faith and aspirations while serving as a poignant reminder of the humanity of Palestinians, resulting in an empathetic portrayal of identity and hope.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The album has won wide acclaim for its collection of songs about love and death, horror and innocence, in words vulnerable, empathetic, but also blunt and unsparing.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 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
This documentary captures the challenges of connection amidst conflict, highlighting Fatma’s faith and aspirations while serving as a poignant reminder of the humanity of Palestinians, resulting in an empathetic portrayal of identity and hope.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The album has won wide acclaim for its collection of songs about love and death, horror and innocence, in words vulnerable, empathetic, but also blunt and unsparing.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 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
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In a trial featuring a clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, neither of the tech titans has emerged as an overly sympathetic character.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The film provides further complexity by not making Bear a sympathetic victim but rather complicit by initially enjoying Nikki’s affections despite their artificial provenance.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathetic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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