as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
St. John Barned-Smith, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2026
There have been times when the isolation of rehab has felt like being reclused into her own personal pandemic hell, where the solitude or recovery has left her near starving for human connection.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Though Luna is the official manager of the store, the business was conceptualized and put into motion by the humans at Andon Labs, a startup that seeks to raise awareness about the capabilities of leading AI systems.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
On Saturday, Weiss-Blatt said Moreno-Gama’s apparent radicalization mirrored others in some anti-AI groups, who share worries about the dangers of technology and quickly transition to concerns about human extinction.
—St. John Barned-Smith, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2026
There have been times when the isolation of rehab has felt like being reclused into her own personal pandemic hell, where the solitude or recovery has left her near starving for human connection.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Yet Monday’s flyby — the first time humans had reached the moon since 1972 — held emotional significance for the crew and space enthusiasts beyond the mission’s technical objectives.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Though Luna is the official manager of the store, the business was conceptualized and put into motion by the humans at Andon Labs, a startup that seeks to raise awareness about the capabilities of leading AI systems.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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Pristine Sprays Toilet Paper Spray is a more natural, eco-friendly alternative to wet wipes.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has determined the cause of death to be natural.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jogging might feel easy to one person and exhausting to another.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Police said that at least one of the three shootings was a random attack on a homeless person sleeping in front of a Kroger store at Cherokee Plaza along Peachtree Road in Brookhaven.—
Kat Greene,
AJC.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Divine Dancers duology comes to a close as immortal celestial dancer Meneka attempts to hide from her divine fate with mortal sage Kaushika, with whom seduction turned to genuine love.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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These are things that are beyond our mortal comprehension, but that are maybe coming in the near-future.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Five of the eight people arrested in connection with last year's Esparto explosion, which killed seven men, were arraigned in Yolo County court on Monday.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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One man does it and the other becomes obsessed with figuring out how; then the dynamic reverses itself.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Clements said the mistaken identification may have happened because the creature decomposed and lost its telltale shell before it was fossilized, complicating identification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Artists are often secretive creatures, hesitant to disclose too much, and none more so than Marcel Duchamp, who spun slipperiness into an art form.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Swank is also the chief development officer with Job One KC, an organization providing employment opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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