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
February 6, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2016, 2020, and 2024, refugee athletes marched under a neutral flag during the summer games, amplifying a global humanitarian message.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Among them was the plane’s owner, Greg Biffle, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee whose life as a humanitarian off the track measured up to his fearlessness on it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The only mechanism for release under that policy was if ICE decided to parole them out of custody on humanitarian or public interest grounds.
—February 6, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
In 2016, 2020, and 2024, refugee athletes marched under a neutral flag during the summer games, amplifying a global humanitarian message.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
In his effort to rebuild the broken bridge between actors and directors, the humanitarian shared his love for his fellow actors and reminded the crowd that actors are people, too.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Among them was the plane’s owner, Greg Biffle, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee whose life as a humanitarian off the track measured up to his fearlessness on it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humanitarian
Adjective
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This program would create a voluntary, philanthropic pathway to fund park infrastructure and maintenance without charging people to park.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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Pledges are pouring in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The online firestorm seemed to miss the fact that Schottenstein is a prominent Jewish philanthropist.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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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,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The North’s decisions about prisoner exchanges were based on military calculations, not benevolent concern for Black captives.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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We are mostly meant to feel the movie, to allow our souls to be prodded and hugged tightly by this benevolent picture’s generous assessment of the most dangerous animal to ever exist on the planet.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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