Thesaurus results for HUMANKIND

humankind

noun

ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd

Definition of humankind

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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 Her collection of essays arrives amid a resurgence of interest in ancient texts and their enduring insights into humankind. — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 Noonan's column also manifests the larger substantive concern, already being expressed by some of those involved in the rapid development of AI, that the new technology could escape human control and even threaten the existence of humankind. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 The prolific and acclaimed writer and activist used his liberal beliefs and his agrarian roots in Kentucky to craft novels, poems and essays connecting the natural world to humankind. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Nonetheless, bonds have played an integral if underappreciated part in humankind’s evolution from subsistence farming to the modern era. — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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Despite being one of the world's oldest continually operating hotel groups, The Peninsula has no plans for world domination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Barbara Jakobson was a monumental force in the New York art world for over 60 years, serving as an influential collector, a fierce patron, and a longtime trustee of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

— Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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In September, Karp joined major tech CEOs at the White House as calls for regulation mounted following claims from AI researchers that the technology has a more than 10% of killing humanity.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Kass was at his best as an observer of humanity and as an investigative reporter of the many shenanigans going on in local government.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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