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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
The nonprofits that sued over DOGE’s cuts to their funding are celebrating the ruling, saying the court affirmed the importance of humanities research in a democratic society.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Nothing less than our collective humanity is at stake.
—Shannon Keating, Time, 8 May 2026
Specifically, his field research led to an understanding of its namesake place as a natural system of water, air, land, aquifer and life that included humanity.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
SpaceX is developing the huge vehicle to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other tasks.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Nothing less than our collective humanity is at stake.
—Shannon Keating, Time, 8 May 2026
Specifically, his field research led to an understanding of its namesake place as a natural system of water, air, land, aquifer and life that included humanity.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
SpaceX is developing the huge vehicle to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, among other tasks.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
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The other major source of jet fuel exports to world markets are refineries in China, South Korea and India.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Maybe soccer has a world of fans who haven’t quite grasped this new-money concept.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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So much kindness to me and my whole family.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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My mother's kindness had a powerful impact on me.—
Esther Ndumi Ngumbi,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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Altman is describing a mutation of mankind well underway.—
Chop Choppish Shop,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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Inspirational history like Paul Revere’s ride can change the world today, by calling us to action for the common good of mankind.—
William Lambers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of the videos prey on customers' emotions by showing interactions that try to create sympathy by showing creators being picked on in public.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Sassuolo’s late patron, Giorgio Squinzi, never hid his sympathy for Milan.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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But for humans to consume cow’s milk, those calves are taken away.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The virus can be transmitted to humans through urine or fecal matter and cause fatal lung and kidney complications in humans.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And Mark aside, there are limits to my compassion.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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In conclusion, the owner had only care and compassion for everyone who worked for him, and the baristas would be willing to testify to this.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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My heart goes out to everyone impacted by the fire — the lives lost, the destruction of homes and businesses.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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