anthropomorphic
adjective
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As word lovers, we are endlessly fascinated by the uniqueness and complexity of human language. Many species use sounds and gestures to communicate with one another, but the ability to speak in full sentences, to share abstract ideas, and to write and tell stories is distinctly anthropic. Brilliant though dogs may be, they can’t verbalize their hopes and dreams. That is, unless those dogs are anthropomorphic—a trait common in works of fiction. From chatty chiweenies to tangoing tapirs, depictions of anthropomorphic animals abound thanks to our creative superpowers.
Examples of anthropomorphic in a Sentence
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
An anthropomorphic iPod and floppy disk are the stars of the song’s accompanying visualizer, which was directed and animated by frequent collaborator Jonathan Zawada.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
With the right story hook, gameplay overhaul, and look, a team of anthropomorphic animals taking on galactic evildoers with agile spaceships in a fun and colorful sci-fi setting feels like an easy win — especially for a company like Nintendo.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Relying on an anthropomorphic object for social fulfillment means someone runs the risk of becoming unaccustomed to social situations where their every utterance isn’t affirmed.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Anthropomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropomorphic. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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