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Recent Examples of do-gooding
Of course, there’s a little showing off, too, along with the do-gooding.
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Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-gooding
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This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Musk did push for structures that would have given him control, and Altman and Brockman became extraordinarily wealthy from an organization built around the language of altruism.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Afrikaner organizations and refugee advocates alike question the notion of an emergency, warning that selective humanitarianism for a relatively privileged minority could further politicize and weaken global refugee protections.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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People will become less impressed by polished, glamorous personas and more attuned to humanitarianism and authenticity with integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a moving message this weekend, Pope Leo XIV spoke out against the rising tide of AI and urged his followers to recommit to a radical humanism.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Under market humanism, the questions change.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping philanthropy, giving nonprofits new ways to identify funding opportunities, analyze community needs, streamline operations and measure impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Do-gooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-gooding. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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