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
If bits are mere mortals, occupying space and time, qubits possess omnipresence and telepathy.
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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
Iole happens to also be in a relationship with Hercules’ son, and Hercules’ pursuit ends up setting off a chain of rivalries among gods and mortals.
—Claire Fontijn, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Through his Turner Foundation, to-date, Turner has awarded more than $400 million in grants to help us mere mortals do Gaia’s work.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
After one mistake too many and a little Machiavellian interference courtesy of his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor is stripped of his divine powers and banished to Earth, sentenced to live among the rest of us unworthy mortals.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Of course, that fantasy always fell short of what we mere mortals could realistically achieve.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, literature will outlast the foibles of misguided mortals.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Everflame is set in a world where mortals live in poverty, subjugated by an elite race known as the Descended.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Iole happens to also be in a relationship with Hercules’ son, and Hercules’ pursuit ends up setting off a chain of rivalries among gods and mortals.
—Claire Fontijn, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Through his Turner Foundation, to-date, Turner has awarded more than $400 million in grants to help us mere mortals do Gaia’s work.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
After one mistake too many and a little Machiavellian interference courtesy of his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor is stripped of his divine powers and banished to Earth, sentenced to live among the rest of us unworthy mortals.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Of course, that fantasy always fell short of what we mere mortals could realistically achieve.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, literature will outlast the foibles of misguided mortals.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Everflame is set in a world where mortals live in poverty, subjugated by an elite race known as the Descended.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortals
Noun
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The creatures are the children of a monster known as Mother, whose golden blood possesses magical powers — and allows those who drink it to never age another day.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Jarmusch wrote and directed this story of laconic vampires, creatures who have lived so long and seen so much that the world mostly leaves them apathetic.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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The volunteer team was a diverse group of people, at different stages in their lives, and from various social and cultural backgrounds.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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And in the past, our foundation has always been three- and four-year guys.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Panettiere gave a photo of her firefighter dad pride of place in her childhood bedroom, surrounded by the other guys from his house.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Also known as forever chemicals, these can cause reproductive, endocrine and neurodevelopmental diseases in humans, as well as cancer, studies show.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The chemical, also known as MMA, is used to manufacture plastics and can potentially cause respiratory issues if humans are exposed, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The sci-fi thriller premiered in Cannes competition this year and centers on a village disrupted by mysterious extraterrestrial beings.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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And as Enheduanna, Plato and Aristotle remind us, there are elements of writing that may always be unique to embodied, thinking beings striving to move souls.—
Ryan Leack,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Mortals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortals. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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