humanism

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for humanism
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Noun
  • Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.
    Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement Advertisement The ocean is humanity’s greatest global commons and the foundation of life on Earth.
    Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
  • That was humanity’s reality until writing came along.
    Son Nguyen, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Each of us can use the next six months working on our own heart, praying for a heart that is filled with compassion and love.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
  • Balancing business needs with compassion for people is critical to preserving trust and morale through a difficult transition, for both employees who are retained and also for those impacted by layoffs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
  • Critically, the Predator’s language is translated so that the three warriors can understand their captors, but that kindness does not extend to letting the prisoners understand each other.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.
    Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025

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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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