MORTALS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

mortals

noun

plural of mortal

as in men

a member of the human race just an ordinary mortal living an ordinary life

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Recent Examples of mortals The poem built the template for the Hero’s Journey, shaping literature’s approach to character, adventure and conflict in a narrative that encompasses mortals, gods and monsters, history and mythology, tests and triumphs. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 There’s a house on the property where Francis Ford Coppola filmed Vito Corleone avenging his mother’s death in The Godfather Part II, but Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were interested in a much older tale about Sicily—one of gods and mortals. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 14 July 2026 Lesser fiscal mortals can opt for a long-term visa, which grants up to 10 years of residency. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 Read on for a roundup of the most opulent and expensive celebrity proposal pieces of all time, ones most of us mere mortals can only dream about in this lifetime. — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Even in the modern era, few mortals can achieve such milestone anniversaries, at least not without the help of a cryogenic freezer. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026 Revolutions are made up of living and breathing and yearning and failing mortals. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026 If bits are mere mortals, occupying space and time, qubits possess omnipresence and telepathy. — Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 If bits are mere mortals, occupying space and time, qubits possess omnipresence and telepathy. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026

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Noun

At the time of their excavation during the late 19th century, archaeologists found weapons including bows and arrows that were traditionally associated with men.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Both men were taken into custody without incident, the release said.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

Definition of men

Noun

That lineage now includes Ozempic, Mounjaro, and a growing roster of treatments that have not only changed the lives of patients with diabetes and obesity but also ushered in the cultural phenomenon of peptides.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
Heartstopper Forever ties up several threads among Nick, Charlie and their small ensemble of friends, setting them up for the next chapter of their lives.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of lives

Noun

Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The Canadian gay hockey romance launched fujoshi fandom into the mainstream, proving audiences — and women, in particular — had a desire to watch two young guys roll around in some good old-fashioned smut.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of guys

Noun

So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Economists, policymakers and technology leaders must act now to understand the economics of transformative AI and to build the incentives, guardrails, and institutions needed to steer AI in a direction that complements humans and benefits society.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Safer volcanic forecasting is now possible thanks to this new system design that keeps humans out of harm’s way and electronics away from corrosive plumes.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

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