as in compassionate
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
gave an empathic nod as I recounted my repeated efforts to land a decent-paying job in a tough economy
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Recent Examples of empathic
Being the one in a relationship to feel like your horse is galloping far ahead of your partner’s can bring its own kind of anxiety and empathic pain.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In addition, make sure that the influencer’s values align with your brand ethos and that their audience interactions are authentic and empathic.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Being the one in a relationship to feel like your horse is galloping far ahead of your partner’s can bring its own kind of anxiety and empathic pain.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In addition, make sure that the influencer’s values align with your brand ethos and that their audience interactions are authentic and empathic.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Being the one in a relationship to feel like your horse is galloping far ahead of your partner’s can bring its own kind of anxiety and empathic pain.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathic
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One way to initiate a more intentional approach to developing people-centric leaders is to explore the compassionate leadership toolkit, which includes a free assessment, and consider attending WorkHuman’s next conference for educational and morale purposes.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This can help the development of more conscious leadership and the formation of compassionate teams.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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As the only one with a sense of humor and a semblance of perspective, Jeff is the most sympathetic of this toxic crew.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The Trump administration has framed support for Palestinians — which Khalil’s grandparents were — as antisemitic and sympathetic to Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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“Empathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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