anthropomorphic
adjective
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As word lovers, we are endlessly fascinated by the uniqueness and complexity of human language. Many species use sounds and gestures to communicate with one another, but the ability to speak in full sentences, to share abstract ideas, and to write and tell stories is distinctly anthropic. Brilliant though dogs may be, they can’t verbalize their hopes and dreams. That is, unless those dogs are anthropomorphic—a trait common in works of fiction. From chatty chiweenies to tangoing tapirs, depictions of anthropomorphic animals abound thanks to our creative superpowers.
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Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
From dragons to princesses to a slew of anthropomorphic animals, The NeverEnding Story is a masterpiece in and of itself, and like Harry Potter, redefined the fantasy genre in many ways.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Mannequins are more than anthropomorphic clothes hangers.
—David Moin, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo might be odd name choices for anthropomorphic turtles, but that didn’t stop their popularity from skyrocketing in the 1990s.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Anthropomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthropomorphic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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