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Recent Examples of mankind
The film’s protagonist may be a pastor, but his journey will feel recognizable, even familiar, to audiences, given mankind’s search for more and better things.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2023, after leaving Google, Hinton publicly argued that advanced AI could pose existential dangers to mankind and that society should treat the risks as urgent.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2023, after leaving Google, Hinton publicly argued that advanced AI could pose existential dangers to mankind and that society should treat the risks as urgent.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mankind
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The edgy series lasted two seasons and took on some hot topics like identity, gender, sexuality, conformity and the notion of empathy as an evolving construct of humanity.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the original 2009 movie, the Avatar program connects humans to Na'vi bodies.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Among other things, this reading taught me that atheists do hold beliefs, not just about morals and ethics but about how the world actually is and how humans fit into it.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mankind. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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