as in generosity
concern for human welfare (as shown through philanthropic activities)
The humanism of the couple was revealed when they welcomed those displaced by the fire into their home.
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Recent Examples of humanism
Ashby’s influence lives on — in the patient realism of Kelly Reichardt, in the humanism of Alexander Payne, in the quiet despair of Noah Baumbach.
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Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
De Niro received an Oscar nomination for his unforgettable performance, and Williams brings a gentle humanism to a role that could have easily slipped into sentimentality.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
His protagonists assert a lonely humanism, before power sweeps them away.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Such an approach is an important current within literary criticism, and a tonic against our book culture’s reflexive humanism, which can become its own kind of kitsch.
—Charles Finch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
De Niro received an Oscar nomination for his unforgettable performance, and Williams brings a gentle humanism to a role that could have easily slipped into sentimentality.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
His protagonists assert a lonely humanism, before power sweeps them away.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Such an approach is an important current within literary criticism, and a tonic against our book culture’s reflexive humanism, which can become its own kind of kitsch.
—Charles Finch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
Noun
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While detailing the first in-person meeting between her and Rodríguez, Pascal spoke about the specific rhetoric that trans actors sometimes come up against, which is that trans actors should connect with trans subjects based solely on identity, rather than the many other aspects of their humanity.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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The way humanity finally got to the level of ChatGPT was not by comprehending intelligence well enough to craft an intelligent mind.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lead for Influence and Impact Offer stability and clarity, integrity and transparency as well as empathy and compassion.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the Mexican-American singer talks about the importance of having compassion and helping her community, while also visiting a local supermarket and paying for the groceries of many strangers.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having a solid structure in place can allow kindness to thrive without compromising the performance of your team or operations.—
Roxana Diaconu,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your loving kindness stays with me.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her openness to new experiences, understanding people, and commitment to humanitarianism, as well as her chill demeanor, make Dawn an Aquarius.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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