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adjective

ˈhyü-mən 
Definition of human
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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noun

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
Adjective
Artificial intelligence may prove the greatest change yet, with an impact on human activity perhaps greater even than that of the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Similar robots, especially those built for such specific purposes, however, may crash and burn (literally) when faced with the unexpectedness of human life—even in tasks as basic as folding laundry. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
Locating water that can be used by humans is vital to establishing any long-term lunar presence. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026 The fire, which started in the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, was human-caused and the source of the ignition remains under active investigation, Akerson said. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for human
Recent Examples of Synonyms for human
  1. natural
  2. person
  3. mortal
  4. life
  5. man
  6. guy
  7. creature
  8. individual
Adjective
  • Kassebaum Baker died Friday of natural causes, according to her son, Bill Kassebaum.
    — John Hanna, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The guidance comes after residents cited noise, effects on wildlife and a desire to preserve natural areas used for recreation, hunting and fishing, according to a press release from the government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of natural
Noun
  • One person died in Jelgava, central Latvia, when part of a building collapsed on Saturday, and others were injured across the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The person requested anonymity due to the sensitivity in speaking with foreign media.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of person
Adjective
  • By suggesting that Black women would willingly place their own children in mortal danger for profit, such narratives provided yet another means of humiliating, degrading and dehumanizing African Americans.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • What would be the worst moment in a mere mortal’s career, Hoecht turned into a valiant scene.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mortal
Noun
  • Derrick Moore not only saved Summer’s life, McCallum said, but his own, too.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • In both women and men with class III obesity, defined as a BMI of 40 or higher, there was no statistically significant difference in mortality risk.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the archetypal influencer in our cultural imagination is not a man reviewing watches on YouTube or hosting a podcast from his studio in Austin.
    — Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • Always unassuming, sitting in the back of the room — but often the smartest person in the room — Saftler became known as the guy who can predict the future of television, constantly analyzing industry trends to figure out what would come next.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Just ask the guy running around Westwood in a literal bear costume earlier this week.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Slash’s groundsnake won’t hurt humans, but human activity could spell disaster for this snake and other creatures in New Guinea.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His project has left him with much more fellow-feeling for the creatures.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of creature
Noun
  • Still, social media videos showed individuals defiantly competing in front of the City Hall building in July.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As part of the effort, the Treasury Department designated nearly 60 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade previously existing sanctions.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of individual

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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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