: one who experiences the emotions of others : a person who has empathy for others
Lucas didn't need to be an empath to understand that the twist to Jason's voice was fury, grief, and pain—
K. M. Ruiz
K. M. RuizIf you feel the Earth's pain before an earthquake or have a panic attack because someone near you is anxious, you might be an empath too.—Hannah Ewens
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Blend Technology With Human Insight The family office space is a mix of technology and strategic foresight, where advisors are data scientists, empaths and futurists.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Per Orloff, frequent emotional hangovers are most common among empaths, highly sensitive people, and those with social anxiety disorder.
—Anna Medaris, Vox, 21 July 2024
As Neptune's home sign, Pisces — who are the dreamers, mystics and empaths of the zodiac — may have an especially challenging time navigating the space.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Even though some tender moments were interrupted, when untimely noise broke up critical empath, the device is still a great vehicle for Sondheim’s journey of pure musicianship on Wilson Chin’s detailed scenic design.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Per Orloff, frequent emotional hangovers are most common among empaths, highly sensitive people, and those with social anxiety disorder.
—Anna Medaris, Vox, 21 July 2024
As Neptune's home sign, Pisces — who are the dreamers, mystics and empaths of the zodiac — may have an especially challenging time navigating the space.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Even though some tender moments were interrupted, when untimely noise broke up critical empath, the device is still a great vehicle for Sondheim’s journey of pure musicianship on Wilson Chin’s detailed scenic design.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
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“Empath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empath. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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