1
as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
a mortal wound
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2
as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a wounded soldier writhing in mortal agony
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3
as in human
relating to or characteristic of human beings
just an ordinary guy with all the usual mortal limitations
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
have always had a mortal aversion to narcissistic people
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as in person
a member of the human race
just an ordinary mortal living an ordinary life
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Recent Examples of mortal
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 July 2025
The movie follows the adventures of rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, who is feared by the gods having been born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Sirens is smartest when paralleling the entitlement of 21st century American wealth with Ancient Greek divinity, skewering the insularity and entitlement of these modern plutocrats who throw galas to honor themselves and to torment or seduce the mortals who are their employees and playthings.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
A number of hiking and running trails, including Silver Bridge, River Trail and Plateau Point Trail, were closed Saturday as high temperatures presented mortal danger, park officials said.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 July 2025
The movie follows the adventures of rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, who is feared by the gods having been born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Noun
Celebrities such as Chelsea Handler are huge fans (here is Dr. Nigma’s Instagram post about how Chelsea Handler had the facial before hosting the Critics Choice Awards) but mere mortals can also experience this facial for themselves.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Sirens is smartest when paralleling the entitlement of 21st century American wealth with Ancient Greek divinity, skewering the insularity and entitlement of these modern plutocrats who throw galas to honor themselves and to torment or seduce the mortals who are their employees and playthings.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortal
Adjective
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For its lethal injection, Florida uses a combination of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Corrections.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Zakrzewski is set to be executed by lethal injection at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday at the at Florida State Prison in Railford, about 45 miles southwest of Jacksonville.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The man faces five criminal charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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The clinic helps prevent the spread of this deadly disease in the U.S.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Their hairs can also irritate human skin on contact.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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But other Fountain Square residents and business owners believe the city waited far too long to close the Leonard Street camp, after months of complaints about human and animal waste, public intoxication and trespassing near a prime commercial district.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Five days later, on July 8, an attorney for the city manager submitted a letter of potential claim against the city citing defamation, harassment and creation of a hostile work environment.—
Anita Edmondson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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In early October 2022, the ruling said, McCarty filed a hostile work environment complaint with the police department.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Poor air quality can be devastating for a person’s health, especially vulnerable populations.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Aug. 2025
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Further, the heat can create new mental health problems due to a confluence of factors, from disrupting a person's sleep to overtaxing their body over the course of a day, Carrell said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons said very few improvements have been made to the highway, even as the fatal accidents continue to happen.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The 2024 case was not fatal, health department spokesperson Kimberly Harry indicated on July 28.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The bright pink areas are cellular dead zones, where the T-Satellite service should automatically activate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 July 2025
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He was was shot and pronounced dead on scene, the release said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The blood-alcohol test results of the camp counselor came back negative as well, the Coast Guard said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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The two-month downward revision in jobs hadn’t been this negative since Covid, and before that, the global financial crisis in October 2008.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Mortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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