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
Scientists postulate that dolphins’ social nature and seeming empathy can release chemical endorphins in people who interact with them, creating a tremendous feeling of well-being.
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Expressions of empathy and affection are key in active parenting.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
Love is built on patience, empathy, the quiet act of noticing.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Expressions of empathy and affection are key in active parenting.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
Love is built on patience, empathy, the quiet act of noticing.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
Noun
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What began as a heartbreaking act of animal abandonment is now turning into a story of compassion, rescue, and second chances.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Playing on the sympathy of the owner of the local sawmill, Winston leverages his family’s plight to talk his way into a job.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Laura Ullrich has sympathy for college graduates looking for work.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Share the load with kindness, and keep promises realistic so trust feels strong.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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For the Supreme Court to do so would require it to repudiate the Constitution’s text, the Court’s own precedents, and the enduring understanding of all three branches and of the American people.—
David Cole,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement who responded to the scene of the crisis like Jeff Boyes, a SWAT team member and sniper, operated with a similar initial understanding.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the response to Alcock in many online corners has been as if the actress went on a militant feminist rant slamming all male fans and threw a massive pity party for herself.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Martínez has actively avoided presenting herself as a victim and strongly rejects pity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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