as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
humanitarian efforts to aid the earthquake victims
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Recent Examples of humanitarian
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Myanmar’s leaders were barred from attending ASEAN’s previous meetings after failing to implement a peace plan agreed to by the bloc in April 2021, which called for an immediate end to violence, dialogue among all parties and humanitarian aid.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Each sheet of 20 stamps also features a photo of Ali posing in a pinstripe suit, a recognition of his work as an activist and humanitarian.
—Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The technocrats, many of whom are career officials from the Palestinian Authority that governs parts of the occupied West Bank, have instead spent their time in meetings, making policy plans for their eventual return to the Gaza Strip and its mounting humanitarian challenges.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Myanmar’s leaders were barred from attending ASEAN’s previous meetings after failing to implement a peace plan agreed to by the bloc in April 2021, which called for an immediate end to violence, dialogue among all parties and humanitarian aid.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
Being a humanitarian, Wozniak said, has been a big but often overshadowed part of his life.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Each sheet of 20 stamps also features a photo of Ali posing in a pinstripe suit, a recognition of his work as an activist and humanitarian.
—Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Within the Democratic ranks, those who want a candidate with very similar policies to Newsom are a little more for former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, while Democrats who want someone with different policies are a bit more for philanthropist Tom Steyer.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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This year’s honorees included Isaac Gonzales (Homeboy Hero), JacQueena Matthews Haynes (Homegirl Hero), Lauren Tom (Community Honoree) and philanthropists Melanie and Richard Lundquist (Kinship Honorees).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would tighten exemption requirements for companies that provide charitable nonprofit low- and moderate-income housing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But statement that seems so benevolent can be anything but.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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