as in people
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of humans
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
The difference is that humans don’t have to sit at a keyboard anymore to write code and can instead use AI to do it.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Their grandeur and immensity manage to surprise us even in an age when humans are building larger and larger things.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
There are many charter boat tours and even a floating tiki hut adventure that also encourage humans to bring their pets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
In the wake of the successful Artemis II mission, the two companies are refining their designs for landers in what has become a high-stakes race to provide the vehicle that will put humans on the Moon for the first time since 1972.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
The difference is that humans don’t have to sit at a keyboard anymore to write code and can instead use AI to do it.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Their grandeur and immensity manage to surprise us even in an age when humans are building larger and larger things.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
There are many charter boat tours and even a floating tiki hut adventure that also encourage humans to bring their pets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
In the wake of the successful Artemis II mission, the two companies are refining their designs for landers in what has become a high-stakes race to provide the vehicle that will put humans on the Moon for the first time since 1972.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humans
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other creatures abound, all of them combining animal life and foliage with the same mix-and-match obviousness that the rest of this movie combines basic Disney adventuring with Miyazakian eco-concern.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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All creatures have the right to firm boundaries!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The original series, which premiered in 2004, focused on the private lives of Colletti, Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad as well as many others in the fancy Southern California suburb.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Eugenie, Jack, and their children live their lives away from the spotlight for the most part, splitting their time between bases in Portugal and London.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Wins and losses in this league for starters are highly dependent on a lot of other guys doing their jobs as well.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Just his ability to erase mistakes is extremely impressive where guys drive in the paint and see him and turn around and dribble out.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rounding out the individuals receiving awards, French journalist and host Michel Drucker will be presented with the Honorary Nymph Award.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The news channel reported that the victim is the man’s girlfriend and FOX26 said the two individuals were known to each other.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Different beings from different worlds can live together harmoniously, can be friends, can work together, can save each other.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Lilacs are beings of extreme preparation, developing next year’s buds as soon as the current flowering period is complete.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The restless souls contained within all forms of life begin to awaken, bringing fiery hues back to the formerly dreary expanse of winter landscapes.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But tourism can also destroy places' souls, hollowing out city centers and leaving empty urban shells whose most striking feature is sheer commercialism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Humans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humans. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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