as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
gave an empathic nod as I recounted my repeated efforts to land a decent-paying job in a tough economy
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Recent Examples of empathic
Being empathic in your interactions with others.
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Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Its principles emphasize empathic leadership as a hallmark of leading companies and best workplaces.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Timid, pious, and empathic to a fault, the heroine of Mansfield Park spends a good deal of time trembling and blushing.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
The story underscores the complexity of survival versus meaningful survival, and shows how definitive, skilled, empathic communication can shape a family’s choice and experience.
—Emily Boss, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Its principles emphasize empathic leadership as a hallmark of leading companies and best workplaces.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Timid, pious, and empathic to a fault, the heroine of Mansfield Park spends a good deal of time trembling and blushing.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
The story underscores the complexity of survival versus meaningful survival, and shows how definitive, skilled, empathic communication can shape a family’s choice and experience.
—Emily Boss, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathic
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With a team of neonatologists, specialized NICU nurses, and support staff, the NICU offers around-the-clock care, advanced medical technology, and a compassionate environment, giving families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family of a West Chester University student killed in a weekend crash is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The sympathetic Moon embraces restrictive Saturn in your 7th House of Connections, asking for agreements across romantic, platonic, professional, or family bonds.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the audience, even some of Vance’s sympathetic listeners offered caveats and critiques.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Empathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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