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
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
It was built in 1988 and named after a famed Black educator and humanitarian.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
By Wednesday, when Hamas had transferred only a fraction of the remains of dead Israeli hostages, Israeli officials threatened to cut humanitarian aid to Gaza.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Aquarians are humanitarians who spread their gospel by preaching to others.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
It was built in 1988 and named after a famed Black educator and humanitarian.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Israel’s offensives displaced most of Gaza’s population, forcing more than two million people to run for safety to the shifting patches of land the Israeli military described as humanitarian zones.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
By Wednesday, when Hamas had transferred only a fraction of the remains of dead Israeli hostages, Israeli officials threatened to cut humanitarian aid to Gaza.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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These are not philanthropic gestures.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based in Ooltewah, Tenn., the Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Betty Wold Johnson Foundation The late Betty Wold Johnson was a philanthropist and mother of the two owners of the New York Jets, who are the foundation’s co-presidents.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The red carpet and awards ceremony celebrates footwear’s influential style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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