HOMINID Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

hominid 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of hominid

as in anthropoid

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hominid

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noun

as in human

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Recent Examples of hominid

Adjective

The team used laser ablation mass spectrometry (LA-MS), a technique that uses direct micro-scale sampling to provide high-precision elemental and isotope analyses of solid materials, to scan Neanderthal molars and other hominid fossils. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025 With each progressive step, artifacts become more central to hominid existence. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025

Noun

The species detailed in a study published today in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology even likely went after anthropology’s most famous historical hominid—Australopithecus afarensis, better known as Lucy. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026 Many hominids went extinct during this period, and being able to consume alcohol without adverse and/or toxic effects would have conferred a survival advantage. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hominid

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Adjective

Musk has been selling Wall Street on a future for his electric vehicle maker that's built around robotaxis and humanoid robots more than auto sales.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
In humanoid robotics, this approach can help develop coordinated movements that account for the robot’s body dynamics and interactions with external objects.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of humanoid

Noun

Indiana University School of Medicine virologist Natasha Tilston-Lunel highlights the Oropouche cases, but notes that the Schmallenberg virus, which is closely related to Shamonda, has been found to be widespread in livestock but not humans.

— Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
One example that demonstrates this is the MRI, something most humans will need at some point in their life.

— Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of human

Adjective

Others are humanlike avatars that can smile, blink and nod their heads — albeit in a slightly uncanny manner.

— Sophie Caldwell Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Researchers have developed a new framework that enables humanoid robots to perform agile, humanlike movements and transition smoothly between different skills.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanlike

Noun

The special effects team has done terrific work re-creating his body down to the creature’s fringed lashes.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Again, another smash cut around Middle-earth reveals new flying and burrowing creatures, a shot of the Balrog (voiced by Simon Pegg) and more people armed with swords fighting for their lives.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of creature

Noun

Sal Frelick moved in from left to form a five-man infield, with three defenders on the left side and everyone playing in.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
But, since the Japanese Shogi Association was established in 1924, every single kishi player has been a man.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of man

Noun

Only in this case, the vaccine’s mRNA teaches immune cells to recognize key features of an individual’s cancer rather than a virus.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of individual

Noun

Others eat nectar, while others still eat insects, fish and even frogs.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
The state officials would include the secretaries of energy and environmental affairs and housing and livable communities, the commissioners of fish and game and conservation and recreation, and the state's climate chief.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

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