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hominid

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noun

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Recent Examples of hominid
Adjective
With each progressive step, artifacts become more central to hominid existence. Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 Researchers also identified two tiny fragments of hominid skull as belonging to H. erectus, an ancient human ancestor. Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
Noun
Or was this hominid more like a chimp than like us? Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 Arizona State University research scientists discover evidence of a new species of hominid that walked east African grasslands 2.6 million years ago. Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hominid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hominid
Noun
  • In the original 2009 movie, the Avatar program connects humans to Na'vi bodies.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Among other things, this reading taught me that atheists do hold beliefs, not just about morals and ethics but about how the world actually is and how humans fit into it.
    Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Scaling for future utility The success of the 2026 gala highlights the maturing supply chain for humanoid components.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley projects that China’s humanoid sales will more than double to 28,000 units this year.
    Reuters, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Film, vibration, sound and light converge around a faceless, humanlike figure moving through shifting states of existence.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The company claims Moya can replicate human micro-expressions, a feature that places it among the most humanlike robots currently under development.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Last week, according to WBD, a person speaking on Paramount’s behalf told a Warner board member that Paramount would agree to pay $31 per share if the two sides held deal talks.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.
    USA Today staff, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Jamieson expects other Antarctic sharks live at the same depth, feeding on the carcasses of whales, giant squids and other marine creatures that die and sink to the bottom.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Shinomiya pays detailed attention to everything on screen, crafting not just the faces and emotions of the characters, but also all the other creatures, natural landforms and skies of this story world.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While officers were still at the scene, they were notified of a fourth victim, a man who had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle, police said.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Van Dyke was in the apartment with a woman when they were allegedly approached by two armed men, Valverde said.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • According to one of the individuals familiar with the situation, Kimmel was prepared to deliver his monologue the night he was taken off the air and had planned to address the right-wing backlash to his remarks.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • On the other hand, advocates on both sides of the issue have said individuals with mobility challenges are the very customers who would have the most trouble accessing food in a hurry if a drive-through went away.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Carnitas tacos, crispy tacos and fish tacos are $8 each and each serving is two tacos.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • All-day bites like lobster rolls and fish and chops can be enjoyed riverside on the patio or by the heated pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Hominid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hominid. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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