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
Others have invoked the humanism of Truffaut, who, like Linklater, was also interested in the serial, durational properties of narrative cinema.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Decentralized humanism can help restore an individual's agency while addressing collective challenges.
—Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
His protagonists assert a lonely humanism, before power sweeps them away.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Decentralized humanism can help restore an individual's agency while addressing collective challenges.
—Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
His protagonists assert a lonely humanism, before power sweeps them away.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
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Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Thank you Enoteca/Vespaio for the unmatched generosity throughout so many years.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.—
Mae Anderson,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere in the night, Church embraced humanity in other ways.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not only are federal resources shrinking but, as Jackson pointed out, compassion for those who are unhoused is also in short supply.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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And taxpayers deserve confidence that compassion is paired with competence.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics, even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha’s teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha's teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Our ambition here is to continue to celebrate the creativity at Burberry’s heart.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mojdeh Khaghan, a Jewish-Iranian American who fled Iran with her family in 1979, said her heart bleeds for the Iranian people.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 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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The protests were inspired by concerns of humanitarianism and justice.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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