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
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
So far, Neuralink has put its brain chip into 12 human patients.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
My nose is a hundred thousand times more sensitive than any human’s.
—Bruce Headlam, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The most recent of SpaceX's private human spaceflights, a mission known as Fram2, took place in April.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
So far, Neuralink has put its brain chip into 12 human patients.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
My nose is a hundred thousand times more sensitive than any human’s.
—Bruce Headlam, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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Founded by actress Tia Mowry, the brand makes products that move your natural hair journey along — swiftly, softly, and cleanly.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This level of caring and personal openness—owning mistakes is part of being present as a whole person—filters into the business culture.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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For me, that person was Ursula Burns.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mind or spirit is mortal and physical and thus cannot exist without the body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots weren’t much cleaner, with eight penalties, but a combination of errors made a Bills offense that had scored 30-plus in every game — the only NFL team to do that this season — look mortal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Johnson said that one of the women struck her vehicle with the baseball bat while threatening her life.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The inside of the entirely wooden house captures what life was like in early Fort Lauderdale over 100 years ago.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two men pleaded not guilty and the judge set bail at $500 for Bowers and $1,000 for Cantwell, and both were seen fist-bumping after learning the bail amount, CBS News reported.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bold scent blends cannabis, leather, and patchouli to bring a sophisticated, yet earthy vibe any guy would want for his bachelor pad.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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And most boys — 69% — also regularly see content promoting gender roles in problematic ways, such as posts suggesting girls prefer to date a particular kind of guy or use their looks to achieve their goals, according to the survey.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dust mites are tiny creatures that can cause big problems for people with allergies.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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This year’s lineup includes towering pumpkin monsters and eerie graveyard creatures, reflecting growing desires for over-the-top decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sweeping changes have caught private individuals and veteran exporters alike in a customs conundrum.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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The drugstore chain Walgreens says that COVID shots are available at locations nationwide without a prescription for individuals ages 3 years and older.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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