as in human
looking or acting like a human being
humanoid robots The movie is about humanoid aliens invading Earth.
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Recent Examples of humanoid
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Science Advances This new hand could unlock more precise, natural-feeling prostheses for amputees – and also enable greater dexterity for humanoid robots tasked with handling delicate items around your home, and on the assembly line to build more bots.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
This hilarious half-hour of TV follows an alien (Alan Tudyk) who crash-lands outside a small Colorado town while on a mission to kill all humanoids.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Chinese humanoid robot lands world’s first front flip, a harder feat than a backflip
Among robots, a front flip is significantly more difficult than a backflip.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Science Advances This new hand could unlock more precise, natural-feeling prostheses for amputees – and also enable greater dexterity for humanoid robots tasked with handling delicate items around your home, and on the assembly line to build more bots.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Morgan Stanley reiterates Tesla as overweight The firm said the electric vehicle maker is well positioned in the humanoid robotics space.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
This hilarious half-hour of TV follows an alien (Alan Tudyk) who crash-lands outside a small Colorado town while on a mission to kill all humanoids.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanoid
Adjective
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As personal identity is sacrificed for the sake of efficiency the emotional and creative richness that defines human potential is gradually eroded.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Science Behind the Snood In the human world, some females may pick a partner based on the size of his truck tires, biceps, or bank account.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the world’s ugliest animal.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nearby, kids were crouching to look into a clear tube tank and even adults were sliding on their backs under the adjacent upside-down jellyfish tank to snap a picture of these topsy-turvy creatures.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, no fossil records indicate that any nonhuman hominids ever lived in North America.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Though not the first animal sent to space, Ham was the first hominid – any species including humans in the great ape category – to make it there.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article One person was killed and three others were injured when a pickup truck collided with a group of dirt bike riders in Voluntown on Monday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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At least one person was killed and 18 injured, according to a CNN tally of figures released by various Ukrainian officials.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Research by the organization has shown that non-LGBTQ viewers who see LGBTQ people in media are 50% more likely to feel familiar with the community, and 35% more likely to be comfortable interacting with LGBTQ individuals.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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For example, if the individual who passed did not have life insurance, long-term care or supplemental disability insurance, there may also be debts left behind that can erode the inheritance.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Retailing for $118, the necklace embodies goddess glamour at a price that many mortals can afford.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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That said, he was well respected among mortals as the god of fire, a blacksmith who forged weapons and other military equipment.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
20 Jan. 2025
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Popular belief held that women were incapable of withstanding high altitudes, savage elements, and carrying heavy loads without men’s help.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Lookin' like another fowl season for Hooter and co. Drexel Drexel's men are done after they were bounced in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tourney.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The current design incorporates a series of rocks to effectively block fish from passing through.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Feb. 2025
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Regularly eating fish, like salmon, has been shown to be effective for building muscle mass and gaining strength.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Humanoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanoid. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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