as in sympathy
the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions
He felt great empathy toward the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathy
The character is somehow more lifeless in three dimensions than in 2D.
The irony is, animation is a medium of empathy.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
And this isn’t isolated: Edelman’s 2023 Trust Barometer involving 32,000 respondents from 28 countries found that 63% of consumers globally will buy or boycott a brand based on its stance on societal issues — highlighting how missteps in tone or empathy can have lasting reputational consequences.
—Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Rise Of The Digital Leader Digital leaders operate at the intersection of three essential domains: technology (leveraging AI, automation and data to drive strategy), business (aligning digital efforts with measurable outcomes) and people (leading with empathy, influence and adaptability).
—Raj Polanki, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The idea of sharing our stories connects us as a whole, evoking empathy.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
And this isn’t isolated: Edelman’s 2023 Trust Barometer involving 32,000 respondents from 28 countries found that 63% of consumers globally will buy or boycott a brand based on its stance on societal issues — highlighting how missteps in tone or empathy can have lasting reputational consequences.
—Lauren Howe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Rise Of The Digital Leader Digital leaders operate at the intersection of three essential domains: technology (leveraging AI, automation and data to drive strategy), business (aligning digital efforts with measurable outcomes) and people (leading with empathy, influence and adaptability).
—Raj Polanki, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The idea of sharing our stories connects us as a whole, evoking empathy.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
Noun
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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There was little sympathy for the congressman’s words among the 100 or so protesters who turned out for the news conference held at the bottom of the building’s west steps.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
Noun
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There are no disruptive flash patterns, though, which is a pity.—
Caramel Quin,
Wired News,
5 June 2025
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The old chestnut of package tracking scams has not vanished, more’s the pity.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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