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
What good is his determined humanism in the face of the great humming machine of bureaucracy?
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Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2026
Hungary has chosen hope over fear, freedom over submission, humanism over anti-humanism.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.
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Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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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
Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.
—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
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When storage itself is put on display, of course, the museum is still speaking, declaring both the wealth of its holdings and its generosity in sharing them.
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Badly wounded in a battle of revenge, Robin Hood is brought to a priory and tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer), whose generosity awakens his finer feelings and spurs him to virtuous, self-sacrificing action.
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This innovative approach aims to restore humanity to those history overlooked.
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There have been times when acts of atrocity have been going on — and gosh, some of those things are incomprehensible — yet humanity has found a way.
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These displays of simulated compassion can evolve into romance scams or attempts to defraud beneficiaries out of inheritance money.
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Practicing self-compassion – that is, offering yourself warmth, nonjudgment and understanding during stressful and challenging moments – can reduce anxiety, depression and internalized stigma.
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So to find herself so far from Alicent’s kindness and affirmation is really stark.
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The whole group went to the Haiti-Morocco game this weekend, closing a loop of kindness that extended beyond Thompson’s original gesture.
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.
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Ono has also made her mark as a peace activist, and her humanitarianism runs throughout her oeuvre.
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Afrikaner organizations and refugee advocates alike question the notion of an emergency, warning that selective humanitarianism for a relatively privileged minority could further politicize and weaken global refugee protections.
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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