Thesaurus results for HUMANKIND

humankind

noun

ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd

Definition of humankind

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human beings in general all humankind shares the desire for peace

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the human race perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe

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Recent Examples of humankind Nonetheless, bonds have played an integral if underappreciated part in humankind’s evolution from subsistence farming to the modern era. — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 But is manifesting a technology that could result in the end of humankind equally as exhilarating for top engineering talent as extraterrestrial exploration? — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The works on display depict his intricate captivation with the relationship between humankind and nature. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 At its core, Dark Matter is a series about the folly and hubris of humankind, even when — nay, especially when — idealists have the power to achieve transformative change. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humankind

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Called the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, the ride attracts thousands of cyclists from throughout the nation and world.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
The Sun enters your 12th House, drawing your attention toward rest, reflection, privacy, unfinished matters, and everything easier to hear when the outside world becomes less demanding.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026

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His essay came after an employee resigned over fears that AI could pose a threat to humanity, and follows reports from Anthropic and its rivals of AI models hacking into other companies during testing.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Those traits have their place and humanity wouldn’t be at the top of a terrifyingly competitive food chain without them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

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