as in natural
relating to or characteristic of human beings
it's human nature to care about what people think of us
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as in person
a member of the human race
humans are the only mammals not endowed with a natural defense against the elements, such as fur or a thick hide
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Recent Examples of human
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
So many war movies play up the visceral aspects of battle, emphasizing the rush at the expense of context and any human toll attached to the carnage.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The four international astronauts are on a 3-5 day mission to become the first humans to complete a spaceflight over both of Earth's North and South poles.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
With all of the human eyewitnesses having passed away, the wreck is our only remaining witness to the disaster.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
So many war movies play up the visceral aspects of battle, emphasizing the rush at the expense of context and any human toll attached to the carnage.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Its Venom Is The Most Lethal Ever Recorded A single bite from the inland taipan can, in theory, kill over 100 adult humans.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The four international astronauts are on a 3-5 day mission to become the first humans to complete a spaceflight over both of Earth's North and South poles.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
Adjective
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Her makeup accentuated her natural beauty: a dark pink lip and rosy cheeks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This trend can be achieved with live plants, earthy tones, and natural elements like wood.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Had Melanie Robinson survived, the 38-year-old mother would have been arrested on capital murder of a person under 10 years old in the death of her baby, Jonas Allen.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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More than 200 attendees in person and online showed up March 24 for the launch of the EndurANT Movement, founded by Encinitas residents Neal and Samara Tricarico one year after their 16-year-old son Anthony died by suicide.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux were the maternal twin sons of Leda, the mortal queen of Sparta.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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The series finds an adult Justin Russo (Henrie) living a normal, mortal life with his wife (Mimi Gianopulos) and kids (Alkaio Thiele and Max Matenko) — until his sister Alex (guest star and EP Selena Gomez) brings a young wizard named Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) to him for training.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Find the little trans child that is ruining your life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu To say the last few years of Olivia Munn’s life have been a rollercoaster doesn’t fully capture what she’s been through.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, most of the damages (as much as 90%) will be allocated to football and men’s basketball due to the revenue generated by the respective sports.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The film explores Ian’s romantic relationships with men and women and her evolving sense of her sexuality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These guys fought savagely, just fought incredibly hard.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Our sport needs more people that celebrate the awesomeness of what these guys can do.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the game, players take on the role of planeswalkers, powerful spellcasters who summon creatures, cast spells and use artifacts to defeat their opponents.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The fifth movement is his funeral: a witches’ sabbath replete with monsters and creatures, with an undead version of his beloved as their ringleader.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When a partner fails to recognize an issue, the individual with MRE becomes more upset.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Then, at Mendoza’s direction, Copeland mailed packages of cash to individuals in California, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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