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
This opportunity allows children to develop empathy, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills, all while benefiting from a high-quality early childhood education experience.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
The 17th Mickey ends up surviving a harrowing situation and meets a very different Mickey 18 in a thought-provoking and proudly absurd adventure that explores colonialism, dehumanization and the power of empathy.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
By focusing on other characters, stories encourage our moral imagination and empathy.
—James Calvin Davis, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
Because the act of creating together cultivates empathy and understanding.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
The 17th Mickey ends up surviving a harrowing situation and meets a very different Mickey 18 in a thought-provoking and proudly absurd adventure that explores colonialism, dehumanization and the power of empathy.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
By focusing on other characters, stories encourage our moral imagination and empathy.
—James Calvin Davis, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
Because the act of creating together cultivates empathy and understanding.
—Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for empathy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empathy
Noun
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Matt starts garnering sympathy for Hector in the courtroom.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the comments section had less sympathy for the irate woman and determined the poster was not in the wrong.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Manipulating people’s real concern and pity was critical to Belle’s game.—
Candice Frederick,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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As Jaclyn tries to encourage (mock?) divorcee Laurie into having a fling at the resort with one of the staff members, Laurie is visibly torn between indulging her own desires and proving her friends’ pity to be misplaced.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
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As recent entries in the subgenre have proven, there’s plenty of compassion to be squeezed from the slasher genre as well.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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And this week, Gordon added the Ed Block Courage Award to his resume, recognized by teammates for his courage, compassion, commitment and community service.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Empathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empathy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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