humanize

Example Sentences

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But he has also done little to humanize Laxman’s sins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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 event is part of what NFL marketing bosses describe as the organization's "helmets off" strategy, intended to humanize players and increase engagement, particularly among younger fans, by emphasizing their personalities and off-field interests.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Skaggs’ lawyer asked questions to elicit testimony from Trout that would humanize Skaggs, to establish that he was a valued teammate and friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

After a lovely visit to Maer a few weeks before the wedding, he told Emma that she would have to humanize him.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman