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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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as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
with more humaneness than good sense, I decided to take in yet another stray cat
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Recent Examples of humane
Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 June 2025
So, why not do the humane thing and make sure that everyone has protection?
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Decker’s dog was also found with the vehicle and subsequently placed in the care of the local humane society.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
Decker's dog was also found near the scene, and has since been turned over to the local humane society, per the sheriff's office.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging donations be made to local humane shelters in White’s name, pets be adopted or a tree be planted in his honor.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 8 June 2025
So, why not do the humane thing and make sure that everyone has protection?
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Decker’s dog was also found with the vehicle and subsequently placed in the care of the local humane society.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
Decker's dog was also found near the scene, and has since been turned over to the local humane society, per the sheriff's office.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humane
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This, for me, is a viable and compassionate way of supporting your people — those, like Griselda best said, who are the ones consuming your music and buying your concert ticket.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Through his characters, Fellowes communicates his approval for a more compassionate and inclusive upper crust.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Iran’s missile strike against a U.S. military base in Qatar was met with near-unanimous rebuke in the Middle East, including from sympathetic powers such as Oman.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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Trump and his cabinet members have repeatedly characterized Khalil’s advocacy as antisemitic and as being sympathetic to Hamas, which the U.S. designates as a terrorist organization.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Her courage, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone who knew her.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The boys play benevolent Nathan Fielder types helping their friend Karli rehearse an upcoming appearance on the popular social-media show SubwayTakes; the prompts she’s presented with in their VR simulator offer a perfect place to nest jokes.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Murals across Iran feature his seemingly benevolent white-bearded face.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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Each of the three leads has moments of raw tenderness, fragility, even fear that add depth to the drama.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Symptoms may include tenderness, redness, swelling, or bruising.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Despite the criticism, Tonn remains grateful for the support the video has brought to the dog's case, and the majority of kind comments.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Much like his character, Boyce is mild-mannered, kind and effortlessly funny.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humane. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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