as in compassion
the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions
He felt great empathy toward the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathy
Early intervention is essential to promote healthy social development, empathy, and positive peer interactions.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Bradley, on the other hand gains,some empathy telling his sad-sack story growing up with his parents including an often absent father.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
For hospitality programs, which emphasize service, empathy and cultural understanding, these effects are especially meaningful.
—Phil Jolly, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s the beautiful thing that art can really unlock is curiosity and empathy.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Bradley, on the other hand gains,some empathy telling his sad-sack story growing up with his parents including an often absent father.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
For hospitality programs, which emphasize service, empathy and cultural understanding, these effects are especially meaningful.
—Phil Jolly, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
That’s the beautiful thing that art can really unlock is curiosity and empathy.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
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This form of compassion helps prime us to act out our compassionate concern for others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is what the compassion of a community looks like.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There was also sympathy within the dressing room for having the betting allegations hanging over him for so long.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Start small, nurture your base, and let kindness blossom from there.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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The family appreciates the support and understanding of the community during this difficult time.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ardor of contention, the pride of victory, the despair of success, the memory of past injuries and the fear of future dangers all contribute to inflame the mind and to silence the voice of pity.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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They’ve even been repped by the same agency, for pity’s sake.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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