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as in kindness
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
Its main focus is not on the war itself but its antithesis: the beauty and humanity that war destroys.
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Simon Shuster, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Companies like OpenAI, which has loudly proclaimed that AI poses an existential threat to humanity, kept these model weights to themselves, lest others piggyback on all that expensive development work to produce something even more powerful.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The mere existence of the film itself — made by a collaborative effort between people on both sides of the conflict — somehow feels as if a solution rooted in understanding and common humanity is possible.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Authorities stepped up the numbers of police officers and put air ambulances on standby in the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state on one of the holiest days of the Hindu festival, considered the world’s largest gathering of humanity.
—Reuters, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Simon Shuster, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Companies like OpenAI, which has loudly proclaimed that AI poses an existential threat to humanity, kept these model weights to themselves, lest others piggyback on all that expensive development work to produce something even more powerful.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The mere existence of the film itself — made by a collaborative effort between people on both sides of the conflict — somehow feels as if a solution rooted in understanding and common humanity is possible.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Authorities stepped up the numbers of police officers and put air ambulances on standby in the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state on one of the holiest days of the Hindu festival, considered the world’s largest gathering of humanity.
—Reuters, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
Noun
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Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2025
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This new policy has been widely accepted throughout the golf world.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Clarity can be another form of kindness, establishing boundaries that benefit everyone.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Redditors Share Their Own Heartwarming Delivery Stories Dwight's post struck a chord with many Reddit users, who shared their own experiences of kindness during deliveries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The change is aimed at easing administrative burdens and improving accessibility to services for people who need help with both substance use and mental health, according to Pritzker’s office and advocates.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some research shows that intermittent fasting may not be appropriate for people with diabetes and eating disorders.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 Feb. 2025
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Members of the Permanent Fund staff offered sympathy but did not accept responsibility for Peter Pan’s demise.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Does the person's story elicit emotions of sympathy?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Upon agreement, their dialogue shifts to a series of sounds incomprehensible to humans.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yes, most humans have either XX or XY chromosomes, but as Judge Reyes noted, some don’t.—
Agustín Fuentes,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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This is a scandalous example of a broken system where common sense and good judgment were overruled by bad advice, lack of compassion, irresponsible fiscal oversight and a litigious culture.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Was that a genuine show of compassion, or an angle to get into Shauna’s good graces?—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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During the execution, Sigmon will be strapped to a chair, hooded, and marked with a target over his heart.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As our hearts break for you, America, and every democracy now fighting for its life, millions of people have reached out to you in solemn solidarity.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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