HUMANISMS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

humanism

noun

Definition of humanism

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 committee also highlighted the film’s humanism and delicate direction, its dense, multidimensional character relationships, and its meditation on love, desire and original sin. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 The London trio updates the naive humanism of 2000s indie-folk with modern dread and restless experimentation on its ambitious full-length debut. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026 But Christian humanism as a phenomenon flourished most during the Renaissance. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 In a moving message this weekend, Pope Leo XIV spoke out against the rising tide of AI and urged his followers to recommit to a radical humanism. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for humanism

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Noun

Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Out of war, out of tragedy, came a generosity that has answered the prayers of so many.

— Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

In September, Karp joined major tech CEOs at the White House as calls for regulation mounted following claims from AI researchers that the technology has a more than 10% of killing humanity.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Kass was at his best as an observer of humanity and as an investigative reporter of the many shenanigans going on in local government.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of humanity

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What feels like a weight of helplessness and sorrow on our shoulders may, with enough space, also reflect our remarkable capacities for strength, steadfastness, and compassion.

— Robert M. Kinast, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Her solution was to offer kindness and compassion — not to name an enemy and a fix.

— Kaivan Shroff, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of compassion

Noun

And where the kindness of others helped make his own remarkable journey here in America and the Fox Valley possible.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Tristan, teens going to Patriots game Word of their acts of kindness caught the attention of Michael Intoccia, who saw the story on WBZ-TV.

— Paul Burton, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of kindness

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During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, James, 32, opened up about how the project became a deeply personal way to reconnect with Bill, who passed away in February 2017 following heart surgery.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Sola Media managing director Solveig Langeland said mixing humor and heart has always sat at the center of the studio’s storytelling, backed by its skill at bringing characters to life through strong voice casts.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of heart

Noun

What started in 1492 definitely wasn’t American humanitarianism at its best.

— James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards began in 2013 in an effort to honor the legendary boxer’s lifelong humanitarianism and to celebrate a new generation of social changemakers.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026

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