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
Not an ounce of human empathy, not a shred of human decency.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
In human relationships, empathy often involves recognizing differences, navigating disagreement, and testing assumptions about reality.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
More empathy needs to happen, for sure.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Iverson hopes people watching the show see Ogilvie’s comments as both hurtful and unnecessary and strive for empathy in their own lives as a result.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
In human relationships, empathy often involves recognizing differences, navigating disagreement, and testing assumptions about reality.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
More empathy needs to happen, for sure.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
Iverson hopes people watching the show see Ogilvie’s comments as both hurtful and unnecessary and strive for empathy in their own lives as a result.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hughes' widow is now asking for compassion for the students involved.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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What sympathy there may have been for a cornered, bruised Iranian regime among its neighbors has faded in the face of Tehran’s escalation.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the early 1950s, McCarthy destroyed reputations and careers, mostly through congressional hearings and public accusations, fostering a climate in which individuals were fired over even the faintest suspicions of Communist sympathies.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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They are known for their incredible kindness and hospitality, which says a lot given the centrality of hospitality to Iranian culture more broadly.—
Talla Mountjoy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Children begin recognizing things like kindness, persistence or generosity as reasons to feel proud.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Yes, real syrup is a bit pricer, but seeing the process gives a greater appreciation for and understanding of this slice of flavorful Americana.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ideally, your friends will express their understanding and respect your wishes.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite how abject all this sounds, the protagonist does not seem weak or worthy of pity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mikey Madison does a stellar job of switching back and forth between homicidal malevolence and victimhood, going straight for pity whenever Amber is cornered.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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