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human beings in general
all humanity can learn from this tragedy
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Recent Examples of humanities
After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.
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Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The decision bars introductory sociology from the state’s general-education catalog — the set of foundational courses all students must complete, regardless of major, across subjects such as math, science, humanities and social sciences.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The Plant Humanities Initiative at Dumbarton Oaks draws from the arts, sciences, and humanities to explore how plants like the cucumber relate to human culture and society.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Daubenton redelegated the job to his own student, the budding mineralogist René-Just Haüy, who was also a professor of humanities at the University of Paris.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
At last the humanities have their comeback!
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Gregg said in an interview that his background — undergraduate degrees in math and English, a master’s in humanities and a doctorate in math education — equipped him to write the draft standards in simple prose.
—Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
People with humanities backgrounds are trained to sit inside complexity without rushing to closure.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
For computer science, just 6% of students were admitted, while 25% of those intending to get an arts and humanities degree were let in.
—Nami Sumida, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The decision bars introductory sociology from the state’s general-education catalog — the set of foundational courses all students must complete, regardless of major, across subjects such as math, science, humanities and social sciences.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The Plant Humanities Initiative at Dumbarton Oaks draws from the arts, sciences, and humanities to explore how plants like the cucumber relate to human culture and society.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Daubenton redelegated the job to his own student, the budding mineralogist René-Just Haüy, who was also a professor of humanities at the University of Paris.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
At last the humanities have their comeback!
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Gregg said in an interview that his background — undergraduate degrees in math and English, a master’s in humanities and a doctorate in math education — equipped him to write the draft standards in simple prose.
—Steven Yoder, States Newsroom, 20 Mar. 2026
People with humanities backgrounds are trained to sit inside complexity without rushing to closure.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
For computer science, just 6% of students were admitted, while 25% of those intending to get an arts and humanities degree were let in.
—Nami Sumida, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanities
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Set the scene The electric whoosh of automatic doors at the entrance, activated by room keys, act like a Shinto torii gate, marking the transition between two starkly different worlds—inside and outside the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Martha sat on the other bed and thought about what a perverse species humans were—to insist on eating something that had tried so hard to be inedible.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Robots chop, stir, and cook more than 100 dishes in this experimental restaurant in China, with noodles ready in just three minutes — and no humans running the kitchen.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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European publics are less diplomatic.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
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That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here, the focus shifts to the local and relatable stories of three mortals – Goma, Navaraj and Chandravati – and their devotion to the local Nepali Hindu goddess Swasthani.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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For all its divine ambition, the series falls victim to the same old pitfalls that have sunk biopics of so many lesser mortals.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even the libertarian president of Argentina, Javier Milei, came all the way from South America to laud Orbán, a man who has built one of Europe’s most centralized and repressive societies.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Books are how societies remember… argue… dissent… and imagine.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Along the way, folks can enjoy tastings of the new vintage wines along with sweet and savory bites.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Humanities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanities. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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