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
This argument, however, sounds pedantic to me, like a point scored in a debate rather than a real explanation for why some human dramas compel empathy and action and others do not.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Wade continued with his empathy.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Thank you for continuing to show care, empathy, and support within our community.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Rather than portray science as something neutral or emotionless, participants infused empathy and feeling into their community engagement.
—Evelyn Valdez-Ward, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Wade continued with his empathy.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Thank you for continuing to show care, empathy, and support within our community.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Rather than portray science as something neutral or emotionless, participants infused empathy and feeling into their community engagement.
—Evelyn Valdez-Ward, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
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The number Seven is an extremely sensitive point that marks moments of insight, compassion and self-discovery.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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This invites compassion for stories that tug at your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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The cruel paparazzi shot accompanying the latest headlines had a lot to do with the wellspring of sympathy for Rourke.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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Roberts and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both owners of multiple residential properties, expressed some sympathy for Cook.—
Mark Sherman,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Does their lack of kindness grant you permission to respond with equal insensitivity or even cruelty?—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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While there are a lot more nuances to dynasty fantasy football, this should give you a brief understanding of the fundamentals.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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How have your careers as an attorney and Air Force JAG officer shaped your understanding of advocacy?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
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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President Washington refused to be rushed by either pity or anger.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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