hominid 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of hominidnext
as in anthropoid

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hominid

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noun

as in human

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Recent Examples of hominid
Adjective
The team used laser ablation mass spectrometry (LA-MS), a technique that uses direct micro-scale sampling to provide high-precision elemental and isotope analyses of solid materials, to scan Neanderthal molars and other hominid fossils. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025 With each progressive step, artifacts become more central to hominid existence. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The species detailed in a study published today in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology even likely went after anthropology’s most famous historical hominid—Australopithecus afarensis, better known as Lucy. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026 Many hominids went extinct during this period, and being able to consume alcohol without adverse and/or toxic effects would have conferred a survival advantage. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hominid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominid
  1. humanoid
  2. human
  3. humanlike
  4. person
  5. creature
  6. man
  7. individual
  8. fish
Adjective
  • One surgery was led by a humanoid robot and assisted by a surgeon, while the second surgery was completed by two humanoid robots, according to the university.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • In a groundbreaking development, two humanoid robots, teleoperated by human surgeons, successfully performed gallbladder removal surgery on a live pig.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of humanoid
Noun
  • Safer volcanic forecasting is now possible thanks to this new system design that keeps humans out of harm’s way and electronics away from corrosive plumes.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • So the charge for leaders is not to keep humans hovering over every decision AI touches.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of human
Adjective
  • The story feels eerily prescient as AI continues to infiltrate everyday life, with some humans beginning to form emotional bonds with the humanlike programs in their life.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026
  • LLMs are so seemingly humanlike, people envision computers replacing all customer service agents, summarizing or answering questions about a collection of thousands of documents, taking on the wholesale role of a data scientist or even making a company’s executive decisions.
    — Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Definition of humanlike
Noun
  • Fan Fest hits capacity Though it’s been popular, the free experience on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial had never hit its 25,000-person capacity — until today.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Looks like an interesting docu-series, though, maybe especially for those of us who will never go in person.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Extreme corsetry, volumes, and silhouettes morphed women’s bodies into unnatural forms, some hyper-perfect, others creature-like.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The trailer finds the film’s protagonists alternately hunting or fleeing the vicious creature — or creatures — through a tattered town known as Hope Harbor, a remote coastal village near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
Definition of creature
Noun
  • Durán Guerrero’s neighbor said the young man, who was headed to work when the shooting happened, lived with his partner and their 3-year-old daughter.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for public assistance in identifying a man, who is accused of robbing a bank in Miami Lakes.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • Many individuals between the ages 40-65 begin to show risk factors such as hypertension, prediabetes, and elevated cholesterol.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • Signs at various points along the creek urge people not to swim, boat or fish in the creek.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The court ruled that the fish would remain in the care of their adopter.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
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