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
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Abuzir, 58, has been running for humanitarian causes since 2010.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
One of the main characters of this saga is the quarterback, Miami native Fernando Mendoza, an impressive scholar and humanitarian who might just be the greatest Cuban-American QB … well, ever.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Today’s news comes after the Actor Awards said last month that Harrison Ford will receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, the guild’s highest honor recognizing career and humanitarian accomplishments.
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He was named the James Beard Foundation’s humanitarian of the year in 2018 and was awarded with a Presidential Medal of Freedom in January 2025.
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The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.—
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The ship’s medical team will also provide support to isolated communities during its travels, and residents participate in philanthropic initiatives centered on conservation, education, and community development.—
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The broader indivisible organization and its affiliates have received funding from the Open Society Foundations, founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros, whose political giving has drawn criticism from some conservative groups.—
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In 2010 Gates, his wife at the time Melinda French Gates, and Berkshire Hathaway co-founder Warren Buffett launched the Giving Pledge, making a public commitment to philanthropy, which has since been signed by the likes of philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.—
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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.—
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The donation, considered one of the largest charitable contributions ever made public, was made to Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, which was started by Melinda in 2022.—
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Sandy Rabins, who led AnimAID efforts to help those in the animation industry affected by the 2025 LA wildfires, will receive the June Foray Award for benevolent impact to the animation community.—
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Not like a drunk way but like a benevolent alien who couldn’t believe that this planet had donuts.—
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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