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humanize

[hyoo-muh-nahyz, yoo-] / ˈhyu məˌnaɪz, ˈyu- /
VERB
acculturate
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Then comes the pitch: pay to "humanize" the writing, a pattern experts say bears the hallmarks of a scam.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He also knows how to be comfortable in that space, and still find ways to humanize himself to an audience trying desperately to demonize him.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

The level of understanding she had of Alani, and Whitaker’s desire to humanize her, made a character who could have been seen as unrelatable, ignorant or even irritating into a delightfully self-aware fan favorite.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Sussberg, who studied communications at Syracuse University, says his stories help humanize clients, and he encourages his Kirkland colleagues to share their experiences with the court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

“Is that really—” “Anything Jeremy can use to humanize you will help,” she says.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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