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Recent Examples of humankind
For decades, humankind steeled itself for the rise of thinking machines.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The Hush itself is drawn to the frequencies of humankind, making sound an integral part of the game’s lore.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
The appearance of these five lexical inventions marks the first time that humankind ever attached words to this invisible and magical mystery.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Long before humankind – that brief, busy interlude.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The Hush itself is drawn to the frequencies of humankind, making sound an integral part of the game’s lore.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
The appearance of these five lexical inventions marks the first time that humankind ever attached words to this invisible and magical mystery.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Long before humankind – that brief, busy interlude.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humankind
Noun
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In a world optimized for ease, choosing to think may become a radical act.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In such a world, simple answers won’t do; only the courage to ask the hardest questions will push us forward.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The black version brings strong Canucks flying skate vibes, which are the highest jersey vibes known to mankind.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Assassin’s Creed is described as a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Hollywood continues to reflect on her legacy, she is being remembered not only as one of comedy’s greats, but as a rare presence whose artistry and humanity left an indelible mark on film and television.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tuberculosis and Uphill Walking as a Prescription Tuberculosis (TB), one of the world’s oldest and most persistent diseases, has plagued humanity for over 70,000 years.—
Outside,
Outside,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humankind. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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