nonhuman

Definition of nonhumannext

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Recent Examples of nonhuman In the previous decade, researchers had taught apes to use sign language to convey their thoughts and feelings, revealing that nonhuman primates are capable of grasping complex concepts, forming sentences, even initiating conversations. Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025 Many Americans consider their cats, dogs, tortoises or other animals to be part of their family, and their spending on those nonhuman relatives is immense. Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025 From animal welfare to AI models, research often frames questions in ways that center human priorities and exclude nonhuman perspectives. Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025 Water tests found that the channel contains nonhuman fecal DNA. Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonhuman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonhuman
Adjective
  • Come for the gothic majesty, stay for Elordi’s stunning and emotive performance as the Creature tries to be human in an inhuman world.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Because there is still that unnatural, inhuman element peeking just below the surface.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The spatial geomagnetic sensing is achieved with a folding, extendable robotic arm that carries the Hidonix Acquisition Module, which includes the HEC (Hidonix Embedded Computer from Nvidia) that runs proprietary firmware designed for precise geomagnetic signal acquisition.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Large extrusion heads place heavy demands on gantries and robotic arms.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • So, yeah, there are Muslim terrorists, but they are also shown as people with lives and interests and not subhuman villains, which, umm, could’ve been worse.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
  • Yes, but: They were largely treated as subhuman and even lynched across the U.S. Here are five legal challenges that proved pivotal in demanding equality.
    Shawna Chen, Axios, 22 May 2025

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“Nonhuman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhuman. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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