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
  • To the average person, appreciating the elements that crowned Super Mario 64 a groundbreaking game back in 1996 requires at least some wandering around its world.
    Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of person
Noun
  • Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain.
    Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What Happens Next Previous oil spills in the Kerch Strait, such as the 2007 spillage which damaged two tankers and killed 23 sailors, had impacts on biodiversity and marine life for years, according to Natalia Gozak, director of the Ukrainian office of Greenpeace.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of life
Noun
  • Neil Young, famously a man who wants to live and give, has offered his own form of a Letterboxd review for A Complete Unknown on his archives website.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of man
Noun
  • And because Geoff was more concerned about the other people, like this guy, Don Ohlmeyer — Geoff in this movie is kind of an amalgamation of two people.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The rules can be very different for a young guy versus a crafty veteran.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • By leveraging cutting-edge genetic engineering technologies, Colossal aims to restore these creatures to their rightful place in the ecosystem, potentially mitigating the devastating effects of biodiversity loss.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of creature
Noun
  • Always adept at this kind of comedy action thing, Diaz has not missed a beat and does most of her stunts, as does Foxx.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In the grand scheme of things, a game on a field is nothing compared to the task of losing a loved one or rebuilding a life after losing it all.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of thing
Noun
  • California's department of corrections says individuals who are part of this program are there voluntarily and are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, with additional pay provided during emergencies and in other circumstances.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Two of the individuals got up and allegedly assaulted the man, according to state police.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of individual
Noun
  • And Nikki, her whole tone and and her way of being is really in line with what this show is.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the harm caused, the humanity in each of us rallies for a successful life for every other being.
    Olinda Moyd, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of being
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