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
The doctor further explained that the traits of a narcissist encompass low empathy, arrogance, entitlement, grandiosity and pathological selfishness.
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Sarver is widely respected for her ability to bring people together and resolve conflict with empathy and intention.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Through interviews with other influential artists, the film highlights the emotional and societal burdens that accompany their achievements, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in celebrating their contributions to music and culture.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Sarver is widely respected for her ability to bring people together and resolve conflict with empathy and intention.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Through interviews with other influential artists, the film highlights the emotional and societal burdens that accompany their achievements, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in celebrating their contributions to music and culture.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
Noun
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And Mark aside, there are limits to my compassion.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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In conclusion, the owner had only care and compassion for everyone who worked for him, and the baristas would be willing to testify to this.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His apparently boundless sympathy for others stops short of his own wife.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Idubor extended her sympathies to Long’s family.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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If the several buildings the report says Taxpayer 1 was delinquent on taxes included, say, a bar or ramshackle eyesores, that will look like something other than Stewart extending kindness to a stranger.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lack of humility, a lack of dignity, a lack of understanding of the world, a lack of embracing other perspectives.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Essentially, the Patriots are adding a bunch of elite athletes with the understanding and confidence that their coaching staff will get the most out of them.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Renee Seevers, chief executive of TinyFest, an annual gathering of tiny-home providers and experts, still remembers when her 100-square-foot lifestyle went from looks of pity to those of awe.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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