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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Feb. 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
Aquarius is the rebel, inventor and humanitarian of the zodiac, so Mercury’s journey through this Air sign pushes us to look at the world through a radically different lens — or at the very least, your own, unique way of thinking.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Andrés is a chef, restaurateur and humanitarian who has won multiple James Beard Awards and founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides meals to people struck by natural disasters.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Feb. 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
Aquarius is the rebel, inventor and humanitarian of the zodiac, so Mercury’s journey through this Air sign pushes us to look at the world through a radically different lens — or at the very least, your own, unique way of thinking.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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This structuring approach leverages the power of philanthropic capital to enable organizations with differing risk and return objectives to invest alongside each other while still achieving their own objectives.—
Keith Ippel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Forbes 400 2024 Philanthropy Breakdown For the fifth year in a row, the most philanthropic member of The Forbes 400 by percentage of net worth donated is hedge fund founder George Soros, who has given away 74% of his fortune.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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 7 May. 2025.
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