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
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th president of the United States who transformed his legacy from one-term commander-in-chief to beloved humanitarian, died in December 2024 at the record-breaking age of 100.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Having worked as a school headmaster, choreographer and music producer, his most proud role in life is as a humanitarian for the Ghetto Kids Foundation, helping street children reclaim their future through education and dance.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Four hundred humanitarians in total have been killed.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
According to Wright, Kirk was on the board of directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center, on the executive committee of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, and a recipient of the Navy League humanitarian of the year award.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th president of the United States who transformed his legacy from one-term commander-in-chief to beloved humanitarian, died in December 2024 at the record-breaking age of 100.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Having worked as a school headmaster, choreographer and music producer, his most proud role in life is as a humanitarian for the Ghetto Kids Foundation, helping street children reclaim their future through education and dance.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Four hundred humanitarians in total have been killed.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In the '80s, Aklilu left Italy to find a new life in the United States, going on to become a successful restaurateur, philanthropist and activist.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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MacKenzie Scott, a philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is one of the major donors.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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In addition, Brace will be barred from participating in Kansas charitable organizations in the future.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
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Dairy Queen also encourages fans to share photos of their charitable treats on social media with the hashtag #MiracleTreatDay.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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