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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Unger has been a stalwart in New York’s fashion industry for more than 40 years as a designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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An unprecedented coalition of state leaders, agencies, conservation organizations, foundations and private philanthropists have assembled to head off what some are warning could be an environmental disaster on a scale America hasn’t seen since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Prince Harry was once a central figure in the royal family — and someone who often connected with the public through his military service and charitable work.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
2 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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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