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
Chris Boccia, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Within it, Charles stressed that the work that humanitarians do around the world knows no boundaries, irrespective of religion, background, or faith.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Burrell was also a true humanitarian, Reeves said, freely giving his time, skills and resources to anyone in need.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
There are three categories of humanitarians right now.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
In Sudan and South Sudan, which broke away and gained independence in 2011, humanitarians are ready to turn funding to aid, Hyslop said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 22 July 2025
Within it, Charles stressed that the work that humanitarians do around the world knows no boundaries, irrespective of religion, background, or faith.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Burrell was also a true humanitarian, Reeves said, freely giving his time, skills and resources to anyone in need.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
There are three categories of humanitarians right now.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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And the event is completely philanthropic with millions raised so far for Virgin Unite, the National Tennis Foundation, and other impactful charities.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The philanthropist passed away at her Coral Gables home on Aug. 14 after a years-long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, a neurological disorder.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a little more about the Fort Worth philanthropist and her new mission in the medical field.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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Where a much less charitable filmmaker might frame the contradiction as a gotcha, Meeropol frames it as an evolution in thinking.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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By speaking to that deeper sense of meaning, small business owners can transform charitable intention into action, and in the process, strengthen both community impact and customer loyalty.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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