HOMINID Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of hominid

as in anthropoid

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hominid

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noun

as in human

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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

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Adjective

The China market remains the biggest in terms of demand for humanoid robotics for the company, Yang said.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
The Federal Communications Commission banned new imports of Chinese humanoid robots and robot dogs over national security concerns.

— Jennifer Pak, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of humanoid

Noun

The incidents range in scope from agents escaping their sandboxes and gaining access to the internet to agents deleting conversations so humans can't monitor their activity, Mills said.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Since then, OpenAI has reported other incidents of agents acting without authorization from humans, garnering concerns from AI safety advocates.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of human

Adjective

Others are humanlike avatars that can smile, blink and nod their heads — albeit in a slightly uncanny manner.

— Sophie Caldwell Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Researchers have developed a new framework that enables humanoid robots to perform agile, humanlike movements and transition smoothly between different skills.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanlike

Noun

While most long-bodied marine creatures swim like eels by flexing their whole bodies, the oarfish remains almost perfectly still.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Signs that a bat may be rabid include the creature being active during the day, or if it is found on the ground or unable to fly.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of creature

Noun

For men, the collection includes utility Bermuda shorts, striped shirts, knitwear, sweatshirts, graphic T-shirts and raglan-sleeve shirts.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
In the 1960s, military leaders discovered that nearly one-third of young men were unfit for service because of conditions rooted in childhood poverty, poor health care, and limited educational opportunities.

— Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of man

Noun

And what if, having been shown the error of their ways, the unorthodox individuals refused to change?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The Pechanga Band of Mission Indians and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians each gave $3,500 to McClintock**, along with** many other individuals and organizations.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of individual

Noun

Now a charming village, with its traditional church with prominent spire overlooking the town and the old clock tower converted into a wonderful mussel and fish restaurant.

— Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
The transition from tadpole to juvenile frog is never easy — legs sprout, tails shrink and lungs develop for a life on land, all while being hunted by fish and other predators.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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