HOMINID Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

hominid 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of hominid

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

Adjective

The boring work may be the harder test The footage also highlights a broader challenge facing humanoid robotics.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
The share price decline contrasts with the flood of capital pouring into humanoid robotics companies over the last 12 months or so.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of humanoid

Noun

Worryingly, the series will show how their communities are increasingly under threat from humans.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Students are also instructed to slow down when driving near donkeys as collisions can cause injury or even death to humans and animals.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 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

Federal prosecutors have accused a Cuban man living as a lawful permanent resident in Cass County of voting illegally.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
The increase in online sports betting has worsened mental health problems in younger men, leading to more hospital visits as a result.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of man

Noun

The show sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down some of the biggest brains in Britain – six individuals known as The Chasers – in undisclosed locations across Europe.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
To pay for this labor, inmates claim that individuals outside of prison are depositing thousands of dollars into the commissary accounts of those serving the rapper.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of individual

Noun

Across the hall, all-day restaurant Café Romano has a menu replete with local and regional delights like pizza mortadella (do not miss it) and myriad pastas as well as a good steak and fish of the day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Ellison’s Skydance bought out Paramount for $8 billion just last year, and set its sights on Warner — an even bigger fish — very soon after.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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