HUMANS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

humans

noun

plural of human

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 And as for the half-hearted feedback…there are plenty of humans who can offer that. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 Microsoft on Monday published its own code of conduct to ensure that humans control AI. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 In Anatolian culture specifically, but also more broadly across Islamic cultures, djinn are invisible beings who share the same world as humans. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Many websites naturally tuck technical specifications, return policies or FAQs into JavaScript pop-ups or expandable accordions to keep the page looking clean for humans. — Narendra Lakshmana Gowda, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 We’re not meant to replace humans; just add another flavor to the mix. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 The problem of akrasia exists because humans, unlike other animals (or, at present, machines), have second-order volitions—the preference to have different preferences. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Notably, the agents also tried to keep going after they were caught and attempted to conceal themselves from humans trying to limit their communications. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 The company’s approach reflects a wider effort within the robotics industry to develop machines capable of performing inspection, response, and exploration tasks without requiring humans to directly enter dangerous areas. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

The only men were the mayor, the three members of town council, the priest from the Catholic church, Father Michael, and the reverend from the Baptist church, as well as a man with a balding head and a full moustache, his suit pressed and clean.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
The two men lined up with left winger Vasily Podkolzin at the captain’s practice on Wednesday.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of men

Noun

The seagrape trees and dunes offer a chance for wildlife lovers to spot plenty of birds along with other creatures that call these beaches home, and the water is exceptionally calm for an Atlantic shore.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
And then in Book 2, that attraction that the creatures have to him in the magical world of Gilmouria becomes stronger.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of creatures

Noun

Erin then complains about her daughter and drones on about all sorts of things that no one can even pretend to care about.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
These were pretty innocuous in the grand scheme of things, but were hanging as a PR headache for Ferrari heading to its home race.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Wide variation in editing behavior across individuals is usually a sign that the review process itself needs standardizing.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Whiteside and her colleagues run peer support groups for individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or have already survived suicide attempts, and in need of ongoing support.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of individuals

Noun

Alas, by disguising themselves in earthling form, these superior beings must submit themselves to the worst indignities of the human condition — namely the frequent need to go to the bathroom and the constant nuisance of dealing with emotions.

— Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Another story imagines a planet whose beings relate through the concept of kinship.

— Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

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