as in humanoid
resembling a human in shape or form
They were on the lookout for the famed Sasquatch, a tall anthropoid creature some thought lived deep in these forests.
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Recent Examples of anthropoid
Armond White, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
But thanks to a meager fossil record, the question of where this first anthropoid was born has remained open.
—Rachel Preiser, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Because the fossil indicates that the tarsier and anthropoid primate groups split before that era, the anthropoid lineage is also at least that old, says Beard.
—Sid Perkins, Scientific American, 5 June 2013
The Chinese, conversely, have been convinced forc enturies that the entire rest of the world is inhabited by an alien species of lower anthropoid.
—Jean Shepherd, Car and Driver, 18 Dec. 2022
Solo’s first mate on the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca, a 7-foot monkey-face anthropoid has his own following.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2021
This 65-67 million-year-old relic looked down from on high on the anthropoids enjoying their time of evolutionary flourishing.
—Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 June 2017
Since humans are apes, and apes are anthropoid primates, the last common ancestor of all anthropoids would be one of our distant primate ancestors.
—Brian Switek, WIRED, 1 July 2009
Noun
By never breaking the anthropoid conceit — keeping Williams a chimp from working-class childhood obscurity to adult pop-stardom — Better Man evolves into the most honest and exploratory showbiz movie ever made.
—Armond White, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
But thanks to a meager fossil record, the question of where this first anthropoid was born has remained open.
—Rachel Preiser, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Because the fossil indicates that the tarsier and anthropoid primate groups split before that era, the anthropoid lineage is also at least that old, says Beard.
—Sid Perkins, Scientific American, 5 June 2013
The Chinese, conversely, have been convinced forc enturies that the entire rest of the world is inhabited by an alien species of lower anthropoid.
—Jean Shepherd, Car and Driver, 18 Dec. 2022
Solo’s first mate on the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca, a 7-foot monkey-face anthropoid has his own following.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2021
This 65-67 million-year-old relic looked down from on high on the anthropoids enjoying their time of evolutionary flourishing.
—Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 June 2017
Since humans are apes, and apes are anthropoid primates, the last common ancestor of all anthropoids would be one of our distant primate ancestors.
—Brian Switek, WIRED, 1 July 2009
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthropoid
Adjective
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The e-commerce giant is expected to test a new mode of delivery involving humanoid robots soon.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Tesla’s robotaxis will roam city streets, and humanoid robots dubbed Optimus will perform everyday tasks.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In Donkey Kong Country, elder ape Cranky Kong springs to life outside of the Mine-Cart Madness ride, which is a family-friendly rollercoaster.—
Sage Anderson,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Chimpanzees aren’t the only apes that self-medicate.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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But the formations in the caves, a single human touch can destroy them.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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The mobile home was not permitted for human occupancy, according to the report and Bonta’s lawsuit.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Cops released surveillance photos of a trio of brutes wanted for punching, repeatedly stabbing and robbing a man on a Bronx train last month.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Conner was still battling his brute of a blue cat.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Call him a lush, a louse, a putz, a schmuck, a sad-sack, and a dumb-SOB and all would apply.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
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The vines did not survive, however, probably due to the presence of phylloxera, the vine louse, in the soil.—
Per and Britt Karlsson,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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New threats emerge, including a ruthless new villain (Bill Skarsgård) and a blind assassin from Wick’s past, played by Donnie Yen in a standout performance.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Nicholas Hoult plays the film’s villain, the megalomaniac super-genius Lex Luthor.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 June 2025
Noun
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But at 6-foot-1, 285 pounds, the younger Cross looks like a natural on the defensive line.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ballesteros looks like a natural as a hitter, reaching Triple-A before his 21st birthday.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Golden Flying Snake The golden flying snake (Chrysopelea ornata) is another skilled glider, though slightly less proficient than its close relative, the paradise flying snake.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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“Anthropoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthropoid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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