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.
—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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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
Noun
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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If that occurs, The Economist’s two-track internet may be remembered as one of the earliest signs that humanity had begun constructing a parallel universe of knowledge for a new form of intelligence.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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Koller remains optimistic about humanity's future with AI, believing many will strive for greater achievements.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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With compassion and urgency, the film captures a New Orleans community’s determination to preserve its identity in the face of a disappearing homeland.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Your intuition notices tiny shifts, so praise progress out loud and adjust the plan with compassion each day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Clarity grows as your words find kindness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Noun
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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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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.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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