as in generosity
concern for human welfare (as shown through philanthropic activities)
The humanism of the couple was revealed when they welcomed those displaced by the fire into their home.
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Recent Examples of humanism
What was humanism but an attempt to universalize and install the preferences of the ruling class, the chief members of which were white, male, and Western?
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John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Daddio’s duet sustains Hall’s commitment to the humanism missing from today’s gender wars and trivialized by Swift’s pop-star conceits.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2024
That context, especially against the backdrop of the present agony of Palestinians, creates painful dissonance with her work’s wounded humanism—and, ironically, underscores the urgent need for it.
—The New Yorker, 26 June 2024
The political upheavals of that decade called into question every humanism, old and new.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Daddio’s duet sustains Hall’s commitment to the humanism missing from today’s gender wars and trivialized by Swift’s pop-star conceits.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2024
That context, especially against the backdrop of the present agony of Palestinians, creates painful dissonance with her work’s wounded humanism—and, ironically, underscores the urgent need for it.
—The New Yorker, 26 June 2024
The political upheavals of that decade called into question every humanism, old and new.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Where Pink Floyd’s Seventies oeuvre obsessed on the brutality of the human condition, Gilmour’s latest solo music concerns itself with humanity’s fragility.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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When, in the end, Bill removes an abused girl from the convent and walks her through town for all to see, back to his home, it isn’t played as some triumphant moment, but as an act of pure humanity.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Jewish obligation to give, tzedakah, was the source of her compassion.Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And not one but two acts of kindness that hide betrayals, proving that people are not to be trusted.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erivo and Grande provided baked goods — and Uggs! Newcomer Marissa Bode, who plays Elphaba's younger sister Nessarose, remembers acts of kindness from both Erivo and Grande.Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Scherzinger wrote alongside a prayer emoji and a heart emoji.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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