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
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
This same trait also makes people less likely to bludgeon the machines—a factor that could become increasingly important as humanoid robot manufacturers push for wider adoption across various industries.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
That should help make general-purpose humanoid robots more affordable and facilitate their expansion into new markets such as retail, elder care, and home use.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Large players such as Xiaomi and EV makers, such as BYD, Chery, and Xpeng, are also involved in the humanoid robot space.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
This same trait also makes people less likely to bludgeon the machines—a factor that could become increasingly important as humanoid robot manufacturers push for wider adoption across various industries.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Bonus points for the show’s psychedelic sequences, typically populated by strange miniature humanoids who look like twisted, western versions of Hayao Miyazaki’s weird little guys.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
That should help make general-purpose humanoid robots more affordable and facilitate their expansion into new markets such as retail, elder care, and home use.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanoid
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Conspicuously anglo human characters resemble the generic design often seen in low-rent CG fare produced overseas: large heads with pristine skin and pronounced facial features.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her decision to turn down the Apple beat at the Journal in 2007, the year the iPhone was released, in order to pursue an M.F.A. in fiction propels an exploration of how much human creativity depends on the ideas and labor of others.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
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The tools differed from those collected from other hominids in several ways.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
8 Jan. 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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Beom-jun is the person behind the wheel of the car that hits Dong-sik.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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For instance, 29 of 82 workers cut at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have been invited to return to work, including 11 senior scientists, according to an individual familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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The individuals are members of the Florida Immigrant Coalition and the Farmworker Association of Florida, two advocacy groups that are also plaintiffs in the lawsuit.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So being in the company of these lesser mortals is a compromise for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Showed that Patrick Mahomes is a mere mortal when flat on his back, running for his life or throwing with defenders in his face.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 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
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Halibut Halibut is a mild-tasting, lean white fish that is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids,4 which are healthy fats associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, inflammation, and cognitive decline.5 Serving ideas include baking, pan-searing, or grilling halibut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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McTominay is also effusive on the subject of fish, zucchini, and risotto.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Humanoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanoid. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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