HUMANOID Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of humanoid

as in human

looking or acting like a human being humanoid robots The movie is about humanoid aliens invading Earth.

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noun

as in creature

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Recent Examples of humanoid

Adjective

For example, Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, worked with EY and the EY-NVIDIA Alliance to explore how humanoid robotics and physical AI could improve safety and productivity in shipbuilding. — Rodrigo Madanes, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Digit 5 is designed to be the first humanoid robot that can operate safely next to human coworkers while working 20 hours a day and lifting more than a human can. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2026

Noun

Analysts noted that Tesla’s robotaxis could benefit from Starlink connectivity, while its autonomous vehicles and Optimus humanoid robots could more closely integrate SpaceX’s AI technology. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Instead, the company is changing course to focus on developing autonomous products, such as self-driving taxis and humanoid robots. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humanoid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanoid

Adjective

There is compelling evidence that, regardless of the company, most driver-assist systems are less safe than normal human driving.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026
When a class of schoolchildren collides with a group of pups at the park, the teacher and the dog walker pick up the wrong leashes, sending human child George away with the dogs and furry brown Romper off to school for the afternoon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of human

Noun

That’s also when a Seattle gastroenterologist named Walter Voegtlin published a pale volume with a drawing of a loincloth-wearing hominid on the cover.

— David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
The species detailed in a study published today in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology even likely went after anthropology’s most famous historical hominid—Australopithecus afarensis, better known as Lucy.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of hominid

Noun

Clever touches—in-room iMacs; a choice of colors from the bedside light; two do not disturb signs, one of a person sleeping, the other clearly suggesting that the couple inside are not—make your stay memorable, as do the eager-to-please staff.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Authorities withheld the person’s identity pending notification of family members.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of person

Noun

The designation could expose individuals accused of working with MI6 to prosecution under Iranian law and heighten the risk of military confrontation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
New regulations starting in 2027 will also limit tax credits for certain lawfully present immigrants, which could result in an additional 1 million uninsured individuals over time.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of individual

Noun

Sal Frelick moved in from left to form a five-man infield, with three defenders on the left side and everyone playing in.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
But, since the Japanese Shogi Association was established in 1924, every single kishi player has been a man.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of man

Noun

Others eat nectar, while others still eat insects, fish and even frogs.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
The state officials would include the secretaries of energy and environmental affairs and housing and livable communities, the commissioners of fish and game and conservation and recreation, and the state's climate chief.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of fish

Noun

Investigators found Amy in a separate area with a ligature around her neck and burns covering up to 30% of her body, according to court documents.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Several different types of peptides are naturally found in the body, like insulin and endorphins.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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