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
Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Kenya has long served as a regional hub for public health and humanitarian response, contributing personnel, expertise, and resources to health emergencies across Africa.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson's life included work as a globe-trotting humanitarian, a champion for a progressive economic agenda and leadership of the Civil Rights Movement that was once led by King, Jackson's mentor.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The General Command also condemned the attacks, arguing that the deliberate use of missiles and drones against civilians and private property constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Kenya has long served as a regional hub for public health and humanitarian response, contributing personnel, expertise, and resources to health emergencies across Africa.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Noun
Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, praised Jackson as a peacemaker and humanitarian.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Jackson's life included work as a globe-trotting humanitarian, a champion for a progressive economic agenda and leadership of the Civil Rights Movement that was once led by King, Jackson's mentor.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
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Carrying forward the philanthropic aspect of the partnership, $1 from every purchase in the Pride Collection will support EJAF’s mission to help end AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma around the world.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The trust buys land in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, using private donations, often from large foundations, philanthropists, tech leaders and state agencies, and sells it at or below cost to agencies like the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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San Diego community philanthropist Ernie Hahn has joined Douglas Elliman Realty, alongside his partner, Richelle Jett.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Swift has previously made several charitable donations, including $100,000 in February 2024, to the family of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and $1 million in December 2023 toward natural disaster relief after storms in Tennessee.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That ordeal pushed Chirac toward the charitable work that reshaped her public image.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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For Egyptians, crops would not grow without Horus and his benevolent eye shining down between the clouds.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The overflow doctor had benevolent eyes and doughy cheeks, like fresh loaves of bread.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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