as in sympathy
the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions
He felt great empathy toward the poor.
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Recent Examples of empathy
Plus, engaging with the local community may help college students expand their worldview and cultivate empathy for others, Fabrizi says.
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Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
The points this story makes about the human capacity for empathy, who merits collective forgiveness, and the stubborn persistence of the death penalty are discomfiting.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Partners who are constantly emotionally taxed have less patience, kindness and empathy to give each other.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Baker clearly respects and admires Ani, and looks with rueful empathy at the severe orders and fearsome threats under which the three tough guys labor, the harsh yet frivolous upbringing that has left Vanya a terrified emotional baby.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
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Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
The points this story makes about the human capacity for empathy, who merits collective forgiveness, and the stubborn persistence of the death penalty are discomfiting.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Partners who are constantly emotionally taxed have less patience, kindness and empathy to give each other.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Baker clearly respects and admires Ani, and looks with rueful empathy at the severe orders and fearsome threats under which the three tough guys labor, the harsh yet frivolous upbringing that has left Vanya a terrified emotional baby.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
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Shah’s prior political proclamations might not buy her any sympathy with Trump.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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But neither has Trump managed to seal the deal with a noticeably broad base of potential voters who express some sympathy for him, but have not yet been provided with an adequate reason to think that voting would advance their interests, or even matter all that much.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Solomon doesn’t feel the slightest pity for Abe, who is sure to get ruined by the imminent bubble burst.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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As played by Mikey Madison (more on her in a moment), Ani doesn’t invite pity or envy.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our campaign stood on principles — that were fueled by the values of common sense, compassion and consensus.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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