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humanization

American  
[hyoo-muhn-iz-ay-shuhn, hyoo-muhn-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌhju mən ɪzˈeɪ ʃən, ˌhju mən aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of making or becoming humane or human.


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Bold flavors and pet humanization are also focus areas, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

It was about nature increasing these feelings of self-transcendence, and then that increased feelings of humanization.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2025

For me, it’s a tough tightrope to walk, and that’s why I lead with humanization and love when I write about this world and these characters.

From New York Times Jun. 3, 2022

"We believe firmly that the Security Council sanctions apparatus requires a strong dose of humanization."

From Reuters Feb. 7, 2022

"The great, true goal of history, the only one for which there is justification, is our humanization and deliverance, the genuine liberty and prosperity of all socially-living men."

From Anarchism by Eltzbacher, Paul

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