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
Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Such ethical considerations could impact an array of human activity.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, one of the benefits and consequences of being human is feeling feelings.
—Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Such ethical considerations could impact an array of human activity.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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Other human and turkey encounters have been reported in cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Oakland, California.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The branches look incredibly natural and lifelike with more than 4,000 branch tips.Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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First, the internal debate at Florida is healthy, natural, and productive as the school tries to secure a relatively unique role in academia.Matthew Malec, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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Zach Thomas became the 18th person to have been employed by the Miami Dolphins to have gained entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he was inducted last year.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Curiously, the person sitting across from him appears to be Mel’s biological father Everett so the two father-figure men in her life seem to have come together for her big day.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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But for some folks, shuffling off this mortal coil doesn’t necessarily mean the money stops rolling in.Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Everyone from Mel Gibson to Patrick Dempsey has graced the cover of our annual Sexiest Man Alive issue, but only a select few have had the charisma to outlast this mortal coil!John Russell, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Paired with regular cleaning, that simple action can extend the life of your bed.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Simon was sentenced to what amounts to life in prison, as well as an additional 10 years.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the historic political comeback by Trump — a man who won the 45th presidency, lost his first bid for reelection, was found guilty on felony charges in a hush money trial and faced two assassination attempts — here's how people around Louisville are feeling.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both men have at times drawn criticism from health experts for spreading misinformation.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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In fact, some big trainer guys are even calling it the ultimate Samba alternative.Adam Cheung, Glamour, 28 Nov. 2024
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And those guys aren't considered the best under 30.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Once a reasonable ruler, King Solon (Javier Bardem) is now a speechless blue beast — albeit the cartoon-cute version of a rhinoceros-size creature, sporting an endearing underbite and an easily distractable, dog-like personality.Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Even in an era of record-breaking species loss, the wild corners of the Earth may still harbor creatures long feared extinct.Kate Wheeling, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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While some express that modern dating places too much pressure on individuals by setting excessively high standards, others view it as an opportunity to be more selective—treating dating as a process of elimination, akin to a job interview, where only the best matches pass to the next stage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Most technology that profiles individuals or uses public images to build-up databases is considered unacceptable.Bret Baier, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Human.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/human. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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