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
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
But customers will only prefer the human if the person is actually good at both the human touch and the problem-solving.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Ophirex’s next goal is to get FDA approval for a treatement for humans and dogs.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
But customers will only prefer the human if the person is actually good at both the human touch and the problem-solving.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Doors gape, the family’s possessions are exposed to the weather, and humans are absent.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Ophirex’s next goal is to get FDA approval for a treatement for humans and dogs.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The document offers the most detailed account yet of the missing person’s investigation that culminated on Friday with the discovery of Limon’s body in a set of black trash bags discarded along the Howard Frankland Bridge.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Murmurs of possible tactics abound—including more talk within the administration of the DPA after Anthropic’s Mythos announcement, one person with knowledge of such discussions told us.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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New York City’s Carbone has been synonymous with A-listers and fashionable figures, with mere mortal foodies refreshing their emails in anticipation of securing a coveted reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And that’s on top of several brick-and-mortal establishments in the city dedicated exclusively — or almost exclusively — to selling VHS tapes.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nowadays, films with box-office appeal are audience-tested within an inch of their lives.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks made life difficult for him in the halfcourt, and once that happened, Atlanta’s offense kept running into dead ends.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two men were too far away to be heard by reporters, and television cameras did not pick up the audio.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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One thing that is permanently, forever true is that gay guys, including Mike White, are obsessed with Laura Dern.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The guy is a football junkie and plays with the timing and rhythm.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nicknamed by German media after a beach in Timmendorfer, near the Baltic island where the whale was initially stranded, the creature was first spotted in low-saline waters, which whales usually avoid, Reuters reported.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But recent studies in yeast, flies and mice showed that relatively low doses of the drug often increase the creatures’ lifespans, prompting many longevity enthusiasts to start using it off-label to extend their lifespans.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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The indictment charges each individual with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 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,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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