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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
Noun
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Providing service to others seems like a good cure for what ails us today — a true lack of altruism and looking out for each other regardless of race, gender or religion, etc.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Whether the motivations are development, altruism, returns or security, there is a role and reward for putting energy and resources into this effort.—
Ajaypal Banga,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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The protests were inspired by concerns of humanitarianism and justice.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jay Tolson considers humanism in a post-humanist age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Legacy of philanthropy and creativity Shepard founded The KIS Foundation in 2006 to raise awareness for sickle cell disease, which predominantly impacts people of color.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The program is also supported by corporate philanthropy from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Gap and others.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Do-gooding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-gooding. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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