humanism

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Recent Examples of humanism And though Molly’s humanism usually saves the day, this time Jake has a point: aiming for a compromise, Molly accidentally negotiates the rent up by two dollars. Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025 Yet the humanism of that idea is so complicated by the ending. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 Tina Fey communicated moral authority by shredding the misogyny of the 2000s; Seth Meyers brought a wry humanism while also coming off like the world’s most exasperated MSNBC addict; Norm MacDonald crossed every possible line and didn’t seem too worried about it. Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025 The first non-Italian Pope in 450 years, the Pole spoke about tennis as an instrument of humanism and solidarity. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for humanism
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Noun
  • He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • These deficient traits of humanity and humility are reflected in words like uncaring, vindictive, aloof, disinterested, and disrespectful.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Though these are superheroes, the screenplay is smartly written to depict down-to-earth family bonds, a unit striving to uphold their values, working together to raise a child, and combining different skillsets for the greater good of humanity.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Among those lessons is that working with young people — and earning their trust — requires patience and compassion.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
  • Above all, excellence is an ethic—a commitment to integrity, mastery and compassion.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Our son’s bed started just burning in the shape of a heart.
    Katie Mannion, People.com, 28 July 2025
  • Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive which warms our heart.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 July 2025

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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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