do-goodism

Definition of do-goodismnext

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Noun
  • People will become less impressed by polished, glamorous personas and more attuned to humanitarianism and authenticity with integrity.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The protests were inspired by concerns of humanitarianism and justice.
    Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This climactic collision is woven from several minor ethical tugs-of-war that rest on each character exhibiting both selfishness and altruism in various scenes, until their complicated humanity is placed under a harsh spotlight.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Those diplomatic efforts to aid Congo were not simply motivated by altruism.
    Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Known for her humanism, emotional precision, and commitment to portraying underrepresented communities with honesty and empathy, Tsou aims to bridge cultures and challenges cinematic conventions with her work.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Of course, there’s a little showing off, too, along with the do-gooding.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Parents, employers, friends and philanthropies can invest in the accounts.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The park was purchased by TPWD in 2011 and funding for park construction was a combination of a special legislative appropriation, the Sporting Goods Sales Tax and federal funding along with $10 million in private philanthropy raised by Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
  • According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
    Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Do-goodism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-goodism. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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