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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a country known for the humanity of its liberal immigration policy
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Recent Examples of humanity
Meanwhile Villaroel has argued that lights in the sky that appeared on pre-space-age photographic plates could indicate artificial objects that were in Earth orbit before the launch of humanity’s first satellites.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
The Library of Fake Clouds If humanity continues to fill the atmosphere with carbon at its current rate, some simulations predict that over the next 50 or so years, the climate is headed for 2 degrees Celsius of warming.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
And because Saturn and Neptune are meeting at a world point—0 degrees Aries—which is an especially impactful point in all of the zodiac that has an effect on humanity, this is also a moment in which we’ll all be encouraged to think about our ideal future.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Since the computer age began, humanity has produced zetabytes of data.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
The Library of Fake Clouds If humanity continues to fill the atmosphere with carbon at its current rate, some simulations predict that over the next 50 or so years, the climate is headed for 2 degrees Celsius of warming.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
And because Saturn and Neptune are meeting at a world point—0 degrees Aries—which is an especially impactful point in all of the zodiac that has an effect on humanity, this is also a moment in which we’ll all be encouraged to think about our ideal future.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Since the computer age began, humanity has produced zetabytes of data.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
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Trump, he's done things, and then he's continued on with his speech, and then continued on to meet with world leaders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Heads started to roll in the business world in 2021, when Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black and Barclays CEO Jes Staley both stepped down because of their ties to Epstein.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Think of kindness and gratitude as two strands that twist together into the helix of your child's happiness.—
Catherine Newman,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
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But also moments of strength, kindness and profound connection.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Your legacy will continue to move millions toward justice for all mankind.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The text provides governance for international space law and says the use of outer space shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries and shall be the province of all mankind.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2026
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Longtime friend’s insistence on giving fixes, not sympathy, has the letter writer questioning unhealthy patterns.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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This particular mission plans to put humans in orbit around the Moon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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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,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Through fasting, believers also experience the hunger and thirst of the poor, further building a sense of compassion and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nanos asked members of the media to exhibit professionalism and compassion.—
Richard Ruelas,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Experts say layering up, pacing physical activity, and knowing heart attack warning signs can help protect your heart in the colder months.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nine hearts were on display for the nine victims, six of whom were clients on the three-day skiing trip, and the other three were their guides.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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