do-goodism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-goodism
Noun
  • One heartwarming case of altruism in the legal profession centers on the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • But those same traits, like hedonism or a desire to dominate, can sometimes push them away from traits associated with goodness, like humility or altruism.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • McPherson’s discursive humanism exactly suits both O’Reilly’s light directorial touch and the confident realism of his company of (largely) Irish actors.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
  • De Niro received an Oscar nomination for his unforgettable performance, and Williams brings a gentle humanism to a role that could have easily slipped into sentimentality.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • As Espinoza’s understanding of philanthropy and corporate responsibility deepened, so did his resolve.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 July 2025
  • The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 July 2025
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