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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.
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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
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
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Jay Tolson considers humanism in a post-humanist age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman contends that our modern sense of altruism can be traced back to the radical shift in ethical thinking sparked by Jesus' teachings.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trefethen led a similar portfolio at the philanthropic organization, Coefficient Giving, which is a major funder of the effective altruism community that has sometimes clashed with OpenAI’s vision for artificial intelligence.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
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Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Catholics are specifically asked to practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Mar. 2026
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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 2 Apr. 2026.
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