HUMANIST Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

humanism

noun

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 Instead of flowers or elaborate decorations, the walls were lined with thousands of books Cucinelli had brought from his own collection, literally surrounding the dinner party with the spirit of humanism. —

Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025 Cucinelli said, reiterating his stance on humanism. —

Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 Others have invoked the humanism of Truffaut, who, like Linklater, was also interested in the serial, durational properties of narrative cinema. —

Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025 The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman. —

Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for humanism

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Noun

There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Tuscan landscape looks lovely, and the film demonstrates a generosity toward its characters that, let’s face it, feels like a balm when the real world can be so stupid and rough.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026