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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
humane guards who treated the prisoners decently the Geneva conventions spelled out standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the movie's humane depiction of people who are physically and mentally challenged
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Recent Examples of humane
Farms are required to follow humane treatment and euthanasia standards for the animals, Hobbs said.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Beaton’s humane photographs of actors helped him in his next act as a war photographer for the Ministry of Information from 1940 to 1945.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
People shared their condolences, while also celebrating the dog's life turning around for the better, thanks to the humane society and Kiera.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Sanctions have long been billed by the West as a humane tool in the foreign policy and diplomatic arsenal, often described by proponents as being surgical and precise, targeting governments and leaders with minimal civilian impact.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Beaton’s humane photographs of actors helped him in his next act as a war photographer for the Ministry of Information from 1940 to 1945.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
People shared their condolences, while also celebrating the dog's life turning around for the better, thanks to the humane society and Kiera.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Sanctions have long been billed by the West as a humane tool in the foreign policy and diplomatic arsenal, often described by proponents as being surgical and precise, targeting governments and leaders with minimal civilian impact.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humane
Adjective
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Here, the researchers recommend a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to NCGS intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Clear goals, tracking, & communication between local agencies create a lasting, compassionate and impactful response to support the most vulnerable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Just as soon as cynical Cyrus vacates the passenger seat, Lee finds someone more sympathetic to ride shotgun.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sandy Claws Santa Claus, or Sandy Claws in Halloween Town, is a benevolent figure who loves to give cheer to everyone.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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After almost getting run over by two cars in heavy rain, a tiny black kitten was saved by a kind stranger who stopped to help him and ended up taking him home.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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During high school, Morgan dates Chris (Scott Eastwood), who is magnetic but inconsiderate, and her sister dates Chris’s best friend, Jonah (Dave Franco), who is shy and kind.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humane. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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