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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Keep the peace at all costs and choose intelligence and compassion over anger and pressure.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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