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 basic classical ideal, meanwhile, living well through the cultivation of virtue within a just society, got filtered through Christian theology and Renaissance humanism and came to provide the idea of happiness with ethical contours.
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January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The latter work, intentionally or not, looms over this drama with its similar structure and similarly chest-thumping-yet-vague humanism.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Despite their warmth and humanism, his films can sometimes seem scathing or pessimistic — tragic comedies sculpted from the granite of American life.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The pastor initially sees him as a person in need but comes to believe that divine revelations have revealed him as a demon deserving the ultimate punishment, whereas the detective begins with total condemnation but has to move towards humanism.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
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January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
The latter work, intentionally or not, looms over this drama with its similar structure and similarly chest-thumping-yet-vague humanism.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Despite their warmth and humanism, his films can sometimes seem scathing or pessimistic — tragic comedies sculpted from the granite of American life.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The pastor initially sees him as a person in need but comes to believe that divine revelations have revealed him as a demon deserving the ultimate punishment, whereas the detective begins with total condemnation but has to move towards humanism.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
Noun
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Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Ethan just held onto a plane in mid-air, beat the bad guy, and defeated a god-like artificial intelligence averting the fiery nuclear death of all humanity.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Neither the writer-director — whose influences here include Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Gus Van Sant — nor lead Frank Dillane, who acts with a nervy volatility offset by insouciant charm and humor, courts our sympathies, even as the film shows unquestionable compassion.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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What makes the company stand out, according to its owners, is a blend of artistry, technology and sense of compassion in the grieving process.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk for severe disease and studies show that the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, blood clots, heart and kidney damage and hypertension are much higher among women who develop COVID-19 during pregnancy.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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