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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
Animals constantly adapt to their environments, but keeping up with humanity’s dramatic influence on the natural world poses unique challenges.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 June 2025
Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2025
Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 June 2025
Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanity
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For example, at the beginning of 2024, the best AI model scored only 2% on a standardized test for AI of sorts consisting of real world software engineering problems; by December, an impressive 71.7%.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Highlights of the Sotheby’s sale completed a world tour and will be shown next at Sotheby’s New York headquarters from June 6 – 12.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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On Sunday, a Russian missile strike killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 60 at a training site for the Ukrainian military.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Stop Avoiding It — Face It, Fast Most people don’t love conflict.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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There was little sympathy for the congressman’s words among the 100 or so protesters who turned out for the news conference held at the bottom of the building’s west steps.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Just support it with a seamless transfer to a human if needed.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Humanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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