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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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 human
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
At this stage, the technology is not advanced enough to replace human workers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Their endurance as a unit is at least a tenth as impressive as Paul’s own longevity as an artist and human.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
According to Post-Tribune archives, 163 of those animals were picked up by owners, and 328 were adopted or sent to humane shelters.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But then there’s the human element that’s a lot harder to figure out and get right.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
At this stage, the technology is not advanced enough to replace human workers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Orion has traveled farther than any other spacecraft built for humans.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Their endurance as a unit is at least a tenth as impressive as Paul’s own longevity as an artist and human.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Burke believed that manners and mores, customs and norms, codes of conduct, and beauty itself made life more humane.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
According to Post-Tribune archives, 163 of those animals were picked up by owners, and 328 were adopted or sent to humane shelters.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Noun
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assault with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The technology is sweeping almost every profession while also creeping into people’s personal lives, sometimes with devastating consequences.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two men have been indicted on federal charges of possessing guns in a school zone, though the case stems from a shootout across the street from an elementary school, in a liquor store parking lot, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Hecht, playing one of the hostages, adds her typically off-beat depth, and I was most amused by John Ortiz as the FBI agent with the standard G-man voice and personality to match.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those guys are all older than me, [Richard] Linklater and [Robert] Rodriguez and all of those guys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trying to reach for that classic creature feature, Cinemascope, old Hollywood vibe.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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One by one, its resident creatures began to die.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eligibility for the state’s Medicaid expansion already maintains a yearly income cap for an individual at approximately $22,000.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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