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
And that’s the basic premise of a movement known as humanism.
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
In setting his characters on a furious collision course, Baker seems bent on pushing realism, humanism, comedy, and action well past the point of formal compatibility.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
That humanism makes the film’s creeping discomfort even more effective.
—Kate Siegel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
But, in its refusal of certainty, their humanism also produced enormous anxiety, and anxiety is always drawn toward the reassurance of authority.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
In setting his characters on a furious collision course, Baker seems bent on pushing realism, humanism, comedy, and action well past the point of formal compatibility.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
That humanism makes the film’s creeping discomfort even more effective.
—Kate Siegel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
But, in its refusal of certainty, their humanism also produced enormous anxiety, and anxiety is always drawn toward the reassurance of authority.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanism
Noun
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Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Silo is another award-winning show, but about humanity living in an underground Silo after the events of a war leaving Earth's surface uninhabitable.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Brooker takes advantage of the comic brilliance that comes from Rae, Jones, and Ross, and puts them in mental dilemmas that test their connections to their own humanity.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Venus moves direct in Pisces on April 12: Infuse your routines with compassion.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 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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Our show is, at its heart, a very modern alt-comedy in the context of a retro ‘70s game show, right?—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Humanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanism. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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