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the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a country known for the humanity of its liberal immigration policy
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Recent Examples of humanity
Infused within that ethos was an understanding that humanity cannot be understood separately from its home, cannot act without acting upon that home.
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Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
Despite humanity's poor treatment of them, our mutant heroes are still willing to risk their lives to save an ungrateful humanity.
—ArsTechnica, 20 July 2025
According to the team’s analysis, this ancient comet could be more than 7.5 billion years old, predating our Sun by over two billion years and making it the oldest celestial wanderer humanity has ever glimpsed.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Read on to discover the locations of the five landing zones considered as the setting for humanity's first steps on another world.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
Despite humanity's poor treatment of them, our mutant heroes are still willing to risk their lives to save an ungrateful humanity.
—ArsTechnica, 20 July 2025
According to the team’s analysis, this ancient comet could be more than 7.5 billion years old, predating our Sun by over two billion years and making it the oldest celestial wanderer humanity has ever glimpsed.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Read on to discover the locations of the five landing zones considered as the setting for humanity's first steps on another world.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
Noun
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What kind of Black man does this world need, onscreen or in living color?—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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His biggest competitor in the category, Noah Lyles, has already qualified for the event as a reigning world champion.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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From 1961 to 1989, at least 140 people were ied in connection with the Wall, either being shot by East German police while trying to escape, from accidents or from suicides.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Authorities said four people are dead after a shooting at the Owl Bar in the town of Anaconda, Montana, on Friday.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Colbert expressed sympathy for Harris having to endure it.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the shooting in Manhattan, Mamdani expressed sympathy to the victims on social media.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
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But experts warn that preparation and proper technique are key to ensuring a safe and stress-free experience for both pets and their humans.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Thieves don’t like running into unfriendly dogs any more than humans.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Among those lessons is that working with young people — and earning their trust — requires patience and compassion.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Above all, excellence is an ethic—a commitment to integrity, mastery and compassion.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
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There will always be a special place in our hearts for Starkey, but this was impressive.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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Warm, welcoming, and full of heart, Gracianna feels like visiting an old friend.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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