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
Siew Ting describes the ideal marketing leader through the lens of Leonardo da Vinci—a harmonious blend of art, science, and humanism.
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Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
For both writers — and this is true for Renaissance humanism at large — there is no contemplative life without the active life — the two modes necessarily co-exist.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
And that’s the basic premise of a movement known as humanism.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
In setting his characters on a furious collision course, Baker seems bent on pushing realism, humanism, comedy, and action well past the point of formal compatibility.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
For both writers — and this is true for Renaissance humanism at large — there is no contemplative life without the active life — the two modes necessarily co-exist.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
And that’s the basic premise of a movement known as humanism.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
In setting his characters on a furious collision course, Baker seems bent on pushing realism, humanism, comedy, and action well past the point of formal compatibility.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
Noun
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Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, and generosity.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How their humanity is depicted onscreen is so relatable and a great asset to the film overall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
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Importance of prayer The White Rose movement was concerned not only with the present state of humanity but also with its future, and not only with the individual but also with the communal.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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They were being remembered Tuesday for their humor and compassion.—
Whitney Wild, Jason Hanna and Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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Walmart trains managers to operate with compassion in all customer and employee interactions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time of publication, the video of her efforts has been watched over 228,000 times, with users flocking to offer words of kindness in the comments section.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Yellows 1, 2, 3 and 4: Were all banned in 1959 after they were potentially linked to lesions and heart damage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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An exhausted golden retriever after a fun day at doggy day care has captured hearts online after a video gained viral attention.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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