as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
an empathetic social worker who soon realized that the single mother was at her breaking point
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Recent Examples of empathetic
This documentary captures the challenges of connection amidst conflict, highlighting Fatma’s faith and aspirations while serving as a poignant reminder of the humanity of Palestinians, resulting in an empathetic portrayal of identity and hope.
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The album has won wide acclaim for its collection of songs about love and death, horror and innocence, in words vulnerable, empathetic, but also blunt and unsparing.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for her thoughtful and empathetic interviewing style, Anna will sit down with award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, and his wife, writer/director Erica Schmidt, for a nuanced and lively conversation on the overlap of love and art.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
But Sutton, like the others, said Howard’s empathetic manner was a big perk.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The album has won wide acclaim for its collection of songs about love and death, horror and innocence, in words vulnerable, empathetic, but also blunt and unsparing.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for her thoughtful and empathetic interviewing style, Anna will sit down with award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, and his wife, writer/director Erica Schmidt, for a nuanced and lively conversation on the overlap of love and art.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
But Sutton, like the others, said Howard’s empathetic manner was a big perk.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathetic
Adjective
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Addressing it requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Contemporary, timeless, and deeply intimate in its candor, Scenes From The Divide honored all viewpoints about Mamdani’s potential impact on the Jewish community by anchoring the title in a thoughtful, compassionate lead seeking understanding from voters.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Bahrain revoked citizenship from 69 individuals accused of being sympathetic to Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Several justices seemed sympathetic to the company’s argument that it can’t be sued under state law because federal regulators have found Roundup likely doesn’t cause cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Empathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathetic. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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