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
Merkel’s decision not to close Germany’s borders to a huge wave of refugees was an act of humanism.
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Constanze Stelzenmüller, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
There was an opening with humanism and with these wealthy patrons, but also there was a huge sense of (them) pushing each other and competing with each other.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, this 1958 adaptation of Walter Lord’s nonfiction book about the sinking of the Titanic is a great example of meticulous observation and humanism.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Most movies that aspire to humanism of that kind inevitably will be constrained by the need for commercial success.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Constanze Stelzenmüller, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
There was an opening with humanism and with these wealthy patrons, but also there was a huge sense of (them) pushing each other and competing with each other.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, this 1958 adaptation of Walter Lord’s nonfiction book about the sinking of the Titanic is a great example of meticulous observation and humanism.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Most movies that aspire to humanism of that kind inevitably will be constrained by the need for commercial success.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
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Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Dumbarton Oaks Plant Humanities Initiative is working toward this goal by exploring plant-human relationships through the methods of both humanities and science scholarship.—
Elaine Savory,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Reconstruction Amendments, including the 14th, sought to dismantle a system that had denied millions of people their humanity and legal rights.—
Paola Mendoza,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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This year, why not make your Super Bowl spread one of compassion and sustainability?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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Whether through community service, acts of kindness, or conversations that challenge and inspire, the day is about pushing his vision forward.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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The nine characteristics are empathy, perseverance, gratitude, generosity, kindness, justice, honesty, humility and leadership.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Eating more potassium-rich foods can help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.29 12.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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