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
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 But customers will only prefer the human if the person is actually good at both the human touch and the problem-solving. —Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 Ophirex’s next goal is to get FDA approval for a treatement for humans and dogs. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for human
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 But customers will only prefer the human if the person is actually good at both the human touch and the problem-solving. —Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Doors gape, the family’s possessions are exposed to the weather, and humans are absent. —Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 Ophirex’s next goal is to get FDA approval for a treatement for humans and dogs. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for human
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Most of the time, gel is applied directly to the natural nail.— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.— Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
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The document offers the most detailed account yet of the missing person’s investigation that culminated on Friday with the discovery of Limon’s body in a set of black trash bags discarded along the Howard Frankland Bridge.— Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Murmurs of possible tactics abound—including more talk within the administration of the DPA after Anthropic’s Mythos announcement, one person with knowledge of such discussions told us.— Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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New York City’s Carbone has been synonymous with A-listers and fashionable figures, with mere mortal foodies refreshing their emails in anticipation of securing a coveted reservation.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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And that’s on top of several brick-and-mortal establishments in the city dedicated exclusively — or almost exclusively — to selling VHS tapes.— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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The two men were too far away to be heard by reporters, and television cameras did not pick up the audio.— Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.— Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Any new head of operations should be able to pick his own coach instead of being forced to live with the owner’s guy.— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home.— Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are made with polyester and acrylic, synthetic fibers derived from petroleum.— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Best Wildlife Cruises Around the World From Arctic ice to equatorial isles, these wildlife cruises bring you face to face with the planet’s most extraordinary creatures.— Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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These are among at least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity.— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards.— Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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