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do-gooding

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Recent Examples of do-gooding Of course, there’s a little showing off, too, along with the do-gooding. — Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025

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Happiness, altruism, optimism, social connection and a sense of belonging and purpose all have been linked with longevity in previous studies.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Doing so is not only a matter of altruism; the United States itself will have to grapple with migrants fleeing failing states, pandemics, and the dangers of climate change.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of altruism

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What started in 1492 definitely wasn’t American humanitarianism at its best.

— James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards began in 2013 in an effort to honor the legendary boxer’s lifelong humanitarianism and to celebrate a new generation of social changemakers.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanitarianism

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Central to this humanism is a belief in the moral responsibility of self-cultivation.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Look Back, which premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival on Monday, appears a far surer bet for admirers of the director’s signature gentle humanism.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of humanism

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For those of us working in philanthropy, Amendment 3 could have enormous impacts.

— Gilbert Miller, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Magazine’s Innovator Awards recognize groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, literature, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, music, philanthropy, cuisine and more.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of philanthropy

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