humanitarianism

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Recent Examples of humanitarianism People will become less impressed by polished, glamorous personas and more attuned to humanitarianism and authenticity with integrity. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 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
  • Jay Tolson considers humanism in a post-humanist age.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
  • And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Whether the motivations are development, altruism, returns or security, there is a role and reward for putting energy and resources into this effort.
    Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The Terms of Service of Anthropic’s defective altruism will never outweigh the safety, the readiness, or the lives of American troops on the battlefield.
    Tina Nguyen, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The spirit of continuing forward has long underpinned our approach to life—in business, in philanthropy and most importantly, as a family.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Mackenzie Scott’s philanthropy isn’t news in and of itself these days.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Catholics are specifically asked to practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, practitioners are to give alms, called almsgiving, a practice of donating goods or services to the poor as a way of being charitable.
    Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Humanitarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarianism. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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