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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
Animals constantly adapt to their environments, but keeping up with humanity’s dramatic influence on the natural world poses unique challenges.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 June 2025
Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 June 2025
Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
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Despite the pessimism in the business world these days—with the stock market gyrating, unemployment unpredictable, costs rising, and international trade becoming burdensome, the future of the aerospace industry is bright.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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In the near term, the only way for the United States to meet this new world order is to let the treaty expire and begin increasing its own capabilities.—
Eric S. Edelman,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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At least seven people were killed, authorities said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Police responded to the area after receiving reports of a man with weapon setting people on fire.—
Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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Alternately, his tone was infused with contempt, sarcasm or genuine sympathy for his subjects who had been victims of brutality unleashed by the Gestapo or secret police of the Vichy regime.—
David Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Originally Published: June 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM PDT Sourcing & Methodology 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,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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