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
Pinker focuses on four Enlightenment themes—reason, science, humanism, and progress—and the accompanying belief that applying these ideas would lead to continuous improvement in the quality of life.
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Steven Radelet, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
That humanism makes the film’s creeping discomfort even more effective.
—Kate Siegel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Merkel’s decision not to close Germany’s borders to a huge wave of refugees was an act of humanism.
—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
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Steven Radelet, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
That humanism makes the film’s creeping discomfort even more effective.
—Kate Siegel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Merkel’s decision not to close Germany’s borders to a huge wave of refugees was an act of humanism.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration terminated over 1,000 grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, including funding for all state humanities councils.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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There are two key mechanisms driving this trend, both induced by humanity’s appetite for fossil fuels.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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As Hoque reminds us, transcending the AI temptation means intentionally guiding innovation with purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The surprise announcement by military leaders who also head the unelected government came late Wednesday on state television MRTV, which said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by Friday's quake.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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Magazine, the actor, 55, said kindness is key in Hollywood.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Katherine deals with everything from sexism to ageism, while also having to learn a few lessons about kindness and work-life balance along the way.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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