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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
humane guards who treated the prisoners decently the Geneva conventions spelled out standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the movie's humane depiction of people who are physically and mentally challenged
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Recent Examples of humane
The suspect's dog has also been recovered and turned over to a humane society for care, the sheriff's office said.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 June 2025
The caregivers wear real fur coats that were donated to the humane society, Welch said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Animal Legal Defense Fund, an organization that aims to enforce stronger anti-cruelty laws and the humane treatment of animals, has also led calls to end the use of horses in tourism work.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 May 2025
This film is, however, firmly rooted in the here and now of these characters, the present moment of Nadia’s pregnancy and the stresses placed on the couple, which are sensitively explored within a warm and humane framework.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 June 2025
The caregivers wear real fur coats that were donated to the humane society, Welch said.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Animal Legal Defense Fund, an organization that aims to enforce stronger anti-cruelty laws and the humane treatment of animals, has also led calls to end the use of horses in tourism work.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 May 2025
This film is, however, firmly rooted in the here and now of these characters, the present moment of Nadia’s pregnancy and the stresses placed on the couple, which are sensitively explored within a warm and humane framework.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humane
Adjective
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Seek out people who are compassionate and who have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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That’s why taking a holistic, compassionate approach to dealing with these issues is crucial.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to the parents during oral arguments in March and seemed inclined to require that public schools give parents the ability to opt their children out of instruction featuring the books.—
Melissa Quinn
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Two years ago, a tragedy caught the world’s attention … but not in a particularly sympathetic way.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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One benevolent man took out his phone and pulled up the CBS app to stream the show on the smallest of screen as tens of people watched over his shoulder.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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We Christians are sometimes tempted to consider the commitment to love our neighbor in sentimental ways, as a warm feeling in the heart, but nothing more binding than benevolent feelings toward another.—
Rick Fry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Paris favors the kinder appellation: The Holy Trinity.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Instead, little Celeste spends her days with a kind guardian robot.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humane. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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