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
The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Louis Black [Editor and publisher, The Austin Chronicle; cofounder, South by Southwest]: The Butthole Surfers never lost sight of their humanism.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Though never geographically central, Europe shaped the world through ideas, values and science—from Renaissance humanism to the theory of relativity.
—Markus Pflitsch, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
His protagonists assert a lonely humanism, before power sweeps them away.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Louis Black [Editor and publisher, The Austin Chronicle; cofounder, South by Southwest]: The Butthole Surfers never lost sight of their humanism.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Though never geographically central, Europe shaped the world through ideas, values and science—from Renaissance humanism to the theory of relativity.
—Markus Pflitsch, Forbes.com, 24 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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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Adina is an alien who’s been sent to earth to observe humanity and report back to her superiors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 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.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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For Olivo, those messages were a reminder of the compassion that exists even in moments of sadness.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This sense of compassion for the kill-hungry infected is new to the series, and while DaCosta and Garland take risks by playing tender moments between Kelson and Samson almost for laughs, the undeniable pathos provides a welcome break from the overriding tension.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Does their lack of kindness grant you permission to respond with equal insensitivity or even cruelty?—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kipling City Pack Backpack Pocket space is at the very heart of this backpack’s design, which has over five different compartments on the interior and exterior.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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What the museum dream team did not see was the pain in our hearts about this jail.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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