Thesaurus results for HUMANKIND

humankind

noun

ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd

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as in world

human beings in general all humankind shares the desire for peace

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the human race perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe

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Recent Examples of humankind The award is given to those who have made significant contributions to Idaho’s cultural, economic, scientific or social advancement, offered notable service to the state or nation and improved the well-being of humankind. —

Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026 The report reads as a multifaceted endeavor to chart the state of communication and media starting in the early days of humankind and extending to the international media and telecommunications environment of the late 1970s. —

Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present. —

Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 This is a legacy, perhaps as old as humankind, that transcends generations. —

Lynn Dewoskin Covarrubias, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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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
Maybe soccer has a world of fans who haven’t quite grasped this new-money concept.

— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026