human being

noun

Definition of human beingnext
as in person
a member of the human race we're all human beings, regardless of our differences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human being
  1. person
  2. life
  3. man
  4. guy
  5. creature
  6. thing
  7. individual
  8. being
Noun
  • The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Eight-episode season, screening first four episodes in person and full season online.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of person
Noun
  • Watch Hot Frosty on Netflix Family Switch The Walker family members are all caught up in their individual lives and beginning to drift apart.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of life
Noun
  • Dozens of armed men wearing military-style fatigues joined in the celebrations, some letting excited little boys pose with their Kalashnikovs, the children flashing bright smiles and victory signs into the cameras.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Tiny, coffin-like cells that four men were made to share.
    James Longman, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of man
Noun
  • Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guy
Noun
  • There are many Christmas movies about Santa Claus and his elves, about various magical creatures from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Frosty the Snowman, to charm and delight us.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The creature then rips her mouth open and crawls inside.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of creature
Noun
  • The wide-leg pants keep things breezy while also staying on theme with its contrast hem detailing.
    Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The timing functions are nested at 6 o’clock to keep things symmetrical.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of thing
Noun
  • Blanket preemptive pardons remain on table A far more delicate political calculation for Biden will be whether to offer blanket pardons to shield individuals who Trump has threatened.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The remains date back about 45,000 years, and the DNA suggests two of the six individuals were a mother and daughter.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of individual
Noun
  • For the time being, Mangione will be held at the Huntingdon State Correctional Institution.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of being
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