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the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a country known for the humanity of its liberal immigration policy
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Recent Examples of humanity
Hope that people can hold onto their humanity, lead with their humanity.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Look at it this way: Pluto is the planet of power, destruction and regeneration, while Aquarius represents everything from humanity and individual freedom to innovation and technology.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Towns that were previously far away from migrant routes have become key transit points, shaping local economies and turning migrants into commodities rather than recognizing their humanity.
—Angel Escamilla Garcia, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Look at it this way: Pluto is the planet of power, destruction and regeneration, while Aquarius represents everything from humanity and individual freedom to innovation and technology.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Towns that were previously far away from migrant routes have become key transit points, shaping local economies and turning migrants into commodities rather than recognizing their humanity.
—Angel Escamilla Garcia, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
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The Bills never have gotten over in the Super Bowl era, but every world champ in the history of sports has needed to bust through a first time.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Launching nationwide on February 3, 2025, with a presale starting January 27, this collaboration features nine unique cookie designs inspired by Post Malone’s world.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whether through community service, acts of kindness, or conversations that challenge and inspire, the day is about pushing his vision forward.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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The nine characteristics are empathy, perseverance, gratitude, generosity, kindness, justice, honesty, humility and leadership.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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The infamous dark web marketplace served as a global hub for illicit drug sales that prosecutors said had contributed to the death of at least six people.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Many people, including late night host Jimmy Fallon, compared Melania's look to The Hamburglar's.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Liu doesn’t invite a shred of sympathy for this pitiless mom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump has long expressed sympathy for his supporters accused or found guilty of crimes for their involvement in the riot.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Marburg virus is spread by certain fruit bats to humans and other primates.—
Katherine Hignett,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Early socialization also influences how cats interact with humans later in life.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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In that climate, acts of compassion and humanity become suspicious, even unwelcome.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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The supermodel and her lookalike daughter took the same brief to heart when choosing outfits for Kate’s 51st birthday party at China Tang at The Dorchester.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Being around you was like being in connection with such a deep place of heart and soul.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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