humanitarianism

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Recent Examples of humanitarianism The protests were inspired by concerns of humanitarianism and justice. Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025 Her openness to new experiences, understanding people, and commitment to humanitarianism, as well as her chill demeanor, make Dawn an Aquarius. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarianism
Noun
  • The film’s screenplay, adapted from real events by first-time screenwriter Austin Kolodney, is infused with humanism and dark wit, standing as one of the year’s finest.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Others have invoked the humanism of Truffaut, who, like Linklater, was also interested in the serial, durational properties of narrative cinema.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
  • This isn’t just about altruism, though.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to his remarkable achievements in film and voiceover work, Duke dedicates himself equally to meaningful global philanthropy.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The New York Times reported today that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s philanthropy, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is going all-in on AI.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Humanitarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarianism. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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