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
The style of the film creates a sense of empathy and understanding that taps into a deep current of emotion that can be at times overwhelming.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
But what the show ends up doing is withholding empathy for its protagonist, who looks increasingly sociopathic with each death that washes over her.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Michelle Pemberton Reflecting upon the year behind me, I'm struck by the value of empathy and those who possess it.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
Giarrusso has empathy for organizations that for years have operated under 14(c) and could need to reevaluate their business if the federal rule goes into effect.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
But what the show ends up doing is withholding empathy for its protagonist, who looks increasingly sociopathic with each death that washes over her.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
Michelle Pemberton Reflecting upon the year behind me, I'm struck by the value of empathy and those who possess it.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
Giarrusso has empathy for organizations that for years have operated under 14(c) and could need to reevaluate their business if the federal rule goes into effect.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
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His support garnered the controversial party renewed international attention, as well as right-wing sympathies.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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All this could be whiplash-inducing if Travis Fimmel’s performance didn’t invest Desmond with both menace and sympathy, stemming his vision for the character as a champion of the unrepresented masses.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
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These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Having a pity party?USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most poignant parts of this feature dwell on the program teaching compassion and kindness to these still-malleable minds watching in times of national crisis, with non-patronizing episodes on homelessness, poverty, war and the devastating aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Aidan Monaghan—Focus Features Unfortunately, the being that answers this call is not one for compassion or benevolence.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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