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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
When the day resets for the last time in the film, his sequence brings humanity to the chaos.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Sitting with Williams now in meetings, conversing with him over text and stopping him for advice sometimes in the hallways, players are learning from his humanity.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Fujimoto's violent world is set in an alternate timeline 1990s where Devils born of humanity's collective fears roam, and operatives known as Devil Hunters often form contracts with them to acquire their characteristics and powers.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
But of course, applying it to humanity is far more fraught.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Sitting with Williams now in meetings, conversing with him over text and stopping him for advice sometimes in the hallways, players are learning from his humanity.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Fujimoto's violent world is set in an alternate timeline 1990s where Devils born of humanity's collective fears roam, and operatives known as Devil Hunters often form contracts with them to acquire their characteristics and powers.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
But of course, applying it to humanity is far more fraught.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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That’s what Rebecca feels—all alone in a world that seems to care less.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose, and authenticity.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Saturn in Aquarius teaches you to trust your individuality and to use it for the greater good of mankind.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Given the role that Wall Street’s élite played in inflating and promoting the bubble, this is either a generous view or a jaded commentary on the fallen nature of mankind.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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After sharing his story online, commenters expressed sympathy for the boy’s situation, calling his father’s behavior selfish and neglectful.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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For now, at least, the tragic backstories primarily serve as shortcuts to drum up sympathy for these characters.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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By the mid-2020s, NASA’s Artemis program intends to return humans to the Moon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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However, having a human in the loop will be important to ensure that critical, high-value transactions initiated by autonomous agents on behalf of a person are reviewed and verified by that person.—
Matt Renner,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Boundaries, compassion and emotional clarity are your lifelong teachers.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a host of seedy managers looking to make a quick buck, Landau had real care and compassion for Springsteen.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pasta Whole-grain pasta, including whole wheat pasta, retains more fiber, vitamins like B vitamins, and essential minerals such as iron and magnesium, which support heart health, digestion, and energy.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now Governor Healey and the homeless industrial complex have set their heart on over-cramming capacity on Redlands Road.—
Lou Murray,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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