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
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.
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Emily Boss, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
And his approach to directing is as empathic as his films.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
But the most important thing for me is an empathic connection to a person.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Emily Boss, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
And his approach to directing is as empathic as his films.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
But the most important thing for me is an empathic connection to a person.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathic
Adjective
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Elizabeth was principled and compassionate while Jessica was carefree, outgoing and manipulative, and their clashes and crushes became a welcome distraction.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Protect your rest now, and let silence restore a clear, compassionate perspective.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Then a week later, Heraskevych received a wave of sympathetic support when he was forced out of the skeleton for refusing to compete without a helmet adorned with more than 20 elite Ukrainian athletes and coaches who have been killed in the war.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Empathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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