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
Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Normally, Davos is a hotbed of planners and self-congratulatory humanitarians who dream up utopian schemes that then can be imposed from the top down by governments.
—John Fund, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Before former President Jimmy Carter’s passing in December 2024 at the rich age of 100, the humanitarian was nominated for a Grammy for something near and dear to his heart: audio recordings of his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The disconnect is that many Catholics support Trump, who, to put it mildly, is the antithesis of a peace-and-love humanitarian.
— Ronald Kallen, Highland Park
Seceding from the state
The talk of Illinois counties separating from our state is not new.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Normally, Davos is a hotbed of planners and self-congratulatory humanitarians who dream up utopian schemes that then can be imposed from the top down by governments.
—John Fund, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Before former President Jimmy Carter’s passing in December 2024 at the rich age of 100, the humanitarian was nominated for a Grammy for something near and dear to his heart: audio recordings of his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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For estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors, the key takeaway is that tax tools should serve philanthropic intent, not drive it.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is the president of the New England Patriots Foundation, one of several philanthropic arms of the Kraft empire.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The program is funded by philanthropist E.A. Michelson, and the Pérez Museum is just one of over 25 institutions with similar programs.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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In 2002, Rau was hired as CEO of the Miami Corp. — now Miami Corporation Management — which is a single-family office that manages the affairs of industrialist and philanthropist William Deering’s descendants.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Plus, a charitable component will allow the good work of Pride LIVE!—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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