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 63-year-old auteur, winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or in 2018 for Shoplifters, has made his indelible imprint on world cinema with delicate family drama, suffused with wry humor and wrenching humanism, far more so than futurism. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 But, in designing hospitals, another aspect of humanism is played out, Piano says — beauty. — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026 What good is his determined humanism in the face of the great humming machine of bureaucracy? — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026 Hungary has chosen hope over fear, freedom over submission, humanism over anti-humanism. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for humanism

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In my experience, companies that decline to run it voluntarily tend to end up running it under duress, with fewer options and less generosity available to their people.

— Andrew Sorohan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Sixteen first-time finishers received complimentary buckles through the generosity of Lynn Marks and Tom Noll, while five junior riders successfully completed the course.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

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Roopika Risam is a professor of digital humanities and social engagement at Dartmouth.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
Burch’s brilliantly witty, biting and all-knowing screenplay never satirizes these characters or looks down on them in a movie Jones and his exceptional actors have blessed with sheer humanity and grace.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanity

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Life would not be the same without you, your vision, your kindness, your compassion, your love, your sexiness, your intelligence, your warmth, your friendship, your wisdom.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau appear as members of the community who help demonstrate how even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference during recovery.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026

Definition of kindness

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If your body has been asking you in a few ways to slow down (like feeling a cough coming on, or a tiredness that won’t shake off), stop fighting against what your body or heart is trying to tell you.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Hürrem takes inspiration from the 16th‑century romance between Ottoman ruler Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and his chief consort Roxelana, who became Hürrem Sultan upon winning his heart.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of heart

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Meanwhile, the very vocabulary of humanitarianism and antiracism has become so selectively applied or debased as to be meaningless.

— Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Ono has also made her mark as a peace activist, and her humanitarianism runs throughout her oeuvre.

— Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026

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