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
The caveat is that the most prominent critic is ourselves, which is why being gentle and empathetic to our personal causes and those of others is essential.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Hite argued, not always with analytical grace but with passionate sincerity, for a more egalitarian and empathetic world in and out of the bedroom.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Her development into a deeply empathetic and confident doctor is a thing to behold!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The past year has seen a backlash against this form of empathetic leadership.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 27 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Hite argued, not always with analytical grace but with passionate sincerity, for a more egalitarian and empathetic world in and out of the bedroom.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Her development into a deeply empathetic and confident doctor is a thing to behold!
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The past year has seen a backlash against this form of empathetic leadership.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathetic
Adjective
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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,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers can do their part by prohibiting intentional vehicular killing of wildlife, which would go a long way toward creating a legacy of just and compassionate wildlife stewardship.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oliver said that the agricultural department is sympathetic toward the affected peach growers and does not mean to invoke the state abandoned orchard law as a threat.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the court appeared sympathetic to the A’s central claims, striking the petition only because a separate, ongoing legal process in Los Angeles has forced the state Department of Toxic Substances Control to keep its existing policies on the books for the time being.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathetic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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