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 steady, unwavering empathy of her gaze encompasses a universe of tiny, interlaced incidents in which the zany entwines the plaintive, or the tragic the comic.
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
But, empathy aside, does any amount of family or romantic trauma justify revenge, even murder?
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, other research suggests higher levels of social media use could boost empathy in some children.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Anyone with a shred of empathy would have a hard time understanding why a person would ever do this.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
But, empathy aside, does any amount of family or romantic trauma justify revenge, even murder?
—Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, other research suggests higher levels of social media use could boost empathy in some children.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Anyone with a shred of empathy would have a hard time understanding why a person would ever do this.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
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Creason’s love for life in the fast lane was matched by his compassion, loyalty and willingness to help anyone without hesitation, according to his obituary.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Your compassion and generosity have meant more than words can express during this difficult time.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hyland feels sympathy for young people who experience a degree of confusion and disorientation.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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America’s beleaguered 1%, backed by their supporters in Congress, are pleading for your sympathy.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The radiant Sun conjoins fanciful Neptune in your 7th House of Interdependence, adding extra kindness to your imagination, so boundaries and bonds can both feel easier and more creative.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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And love is sacrifice, service, kindness, and grace.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Association and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild formalized their relationship at the market, signing a memorandum of understanding covering co-production, talent cultivation and technological exchange.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Some toxicologists say there isn’t enough research to provide a comprehensive understanding of what concentrations of kratom or 7-OH can be acutely toxic in the body.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Playing the lead, Falls does a very good job of showing the tragedy of Carroll’s situation without ever playing the role for pity; the toxic world of the manosphere seldom has been so graphically or gruesomely rendered.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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This would be a pity for nature, but also a major loss for the growers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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