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
Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Normally, Davos is a hotbed of planners and self-congratulatory humanitarians who dream up utopian schemes that then can be imposed from the top down by governments.
—John Fund, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Before former President Jimmy Carter’s passing in December 2024 at the rich age of 100, the humanitarian was nominated for a Grammy for something near and dear to his heart: audio recordings of his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The disconnect is that many Catholics support Trump, who, to put it mildly, is the antithesis of a peace-and-love humanitarian.
— Ronald Kallen, Highland Park
Seceding from the state
The talk of Illinois counties separating from our state is not new.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Normally, Davos is a hotbed of planners and self-congratulatory humanitarians who dream up utopian schemes that then can be imposed from the top down by governments.
—John Fund, National Review, 4 Feb. 2025
Before former President Jimmy Carter’s passing in December 2024 at the rich age of 100, the humanitarian was nominated for a Grammy for something near and dear to his heart: audio recordings of his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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For estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors, the key takeaway is that tax tools should serve philanthropic intent, not drive it.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is the president of the New England Patriots Foundation, one of several philanthropic arms of the Kraft empire.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Moore plays a billionaire philanthropist, Michaela, who hires Alcock's Simone as an assistant, much to the chagrin of Simone's working-class sister, Devon (Fahy), who believes something is off about her sibling's new boss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The philanthropist posted photos on Instagram alongside her friends, celebrating the occasion.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This includes reviewing charitable structures and preparing for legislative shifts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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As with at other Chick-fil-A locations, the chain’s charitable giving policy will focus on contributions to nonprofits that work in the areas of education, homelessness and hunger.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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