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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Funds raised will help support local service projects – including youth programs, scholarships, and community grants – as well as international humanitarian initiatives, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Armani’s sleek tailoring and unfussy silhouettes dovetailed with Diana’s new chapter as an independent woman and global humanitarian.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The award is bestowed upon those who have achieved international prominence and stature through concert performances, humanitarian efforts and sales.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Funds raised will help support local service projects – including youth programs, scholarships, and community grants – as well as international humanitarian initiatives, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Sean has long been an inspiration to me — not only for his work as a filmmaker, but for his courage as a social activist and humanitarian.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Armani’s sleek tailoring and unfussy silhouettes dovetailed with Diana’s new chapter as an independent woman and global humanitarian.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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Both were extremely philanthropic with not only their money but their time.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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These are not philanthropic gestures.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That support includes access to the Earthshot Prize’s ambitious global network of businesses, philanthropists, investors and environmental organizations committed to climate action.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The nonprofit is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala on November 4, hosted by longtime music artists and Nashville philanthropists Amy Grant and Vince Gill, at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The project can't be taken off the township's tax rolls by being sold or leased to a nonprofit charitable or other tax-exempt entity.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And while All’s Fair could have won us over to its cause had the cases been more benevolent or moral, the women’s work so far similarly lacks depth.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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