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
  • The incident therefore raised questions about how well humanoid robots can manage heat during prolonged physical activity rather than short demonstrations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Others have opted for the puppeteering class, upstairs, where pairs of students are taught to bring their humanoid puppets to life.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of humanoid
Noun
  • In the past, the animals have contracted Covid-19 and spread it to humans.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Having a human on the inside gives companies a potentially much longer timeframe to obtain information than via cyberattack alone – which tend to trip alarm bells after a while.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 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
  • She's also charged with both neglect and abuse of care for a dependent person.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Every person seemed to be moving more slowly, taking in each detail around them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • In the 1970s, the discovery of hydrothermal vents in the Pacific, along with the strange creatures that call them home, roused the field once more.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Cynthia Erivo features more heavily as Kaea, and viewers get glimpses of the lionaires and snow leopardaires, creatures that accompany Maji and Kosidán (non-magic users) alike.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of creature
Noun
  • An 18-year-old Vallejo man was arrested on suspicion of killing two people in October in separate shootings, police said Tuesday.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Jones’ uncle, Christopher Mathews, described the head coach as a positive Black man in his community who goes above and beyond for his players and students.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • Haiti's National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration told the AP an individual contacted them on behalf of the armed group, but that the commission works alongside the prime minister's office.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The labels can therefore overlap, and individuals can choose the term that most accurately describes their own sexuality.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • In the exclusive clip below, Bucks Harbor’s David Cale fishes from a dock with his cousin’s son, Isaac Reynolds.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The fruit is generally low-hanging and the fish awaiting bullets in a barrel in Wanted.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
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