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 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 But is manifesting a technology that could result in the end of humankind equally as exhilarating for top engineering talent as extraterrestrial exploration? — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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Aston Martin had long carved out something of its own space in the fast-car world, but with the all-new Vantage, the automaker both moved down in price and up in sharpness, putting it head to head with the likes of the iconic Porsche 911.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Over the past year, DoorDash’s expansion into the apparel and fashion world has been noticeable considering how much apparel has lagged in on-demand delivery compared to categories like groceries and household items.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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His essay came after an employee resigned over fears that AI could pose a threat to humanity, and follows reports from Anthropic and its rivals of AI models hacking into other companies during testing.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Those traits have their place and humanity wouldn’t be at the top of a terrifyingly competitive food chain without them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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