as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
At this stage, the technology is not advanced enough to replace human workers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Their endurance as a unit is at least a tenth as impressive as Paul’s own longevity as an artist and human.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But then there’s the human element that’s a lot harder to figure out and get right.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
At this stage, the technology is not advanced enough to replace human workers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Orion has traveled farther than any other spacecraft built for humans.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Their endurance as a unit is at least a tenth as impressive as Paul’s own longevity as an artist and human.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assault with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a survivor who has been repeatedly and continuously terrorized, the perception of being in mortal danger does not come into focus in a single, dramatic moment.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Faithful wives – human and divine Through its female characters, mortal and divine alike, the text highlights a woman’s principal role and identity as a faithful wife.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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The technology is sweeping almost every profession while also creeping into people’s personal lives, sometimes with devastating consequences.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two men have been indicted on federal charges of possessing guns in a school zone, though the case stems from a shootout across the street from an elementary school, in a liquor store parking lot, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Hecht, playing one of the hostages, adds her typically off-beat depth, and I was most amused by John Ortiz as the FBI agent with the standard G-man voice and personality to match.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those guys are all older than me, [Richard] Linklater and [Robert] Rodriguez and all of those guys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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The remains of these unknown creatures often puzzled their discoverers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eligibility for the state’s Medicaid expansion already maintains a yearly income cap for an individual at approximately $22,000.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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