How to Use humanitarian in a Sentence

humanitarian

noun
  • She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
  • Richard was a comedy rock star, a humanitarian, one of the all-time greats.
    — Elayne Boosler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Airplane food is getting a chef’s kiss from a renowned cook and humanitarian.
    — Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
  • And so that was really the moment that sparked my dream to become a humanitarian.
    — Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The jack of all trades is also a singer-songwriter and humanitarian.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2017
  • After five years of wrestling, the humanitarians have been routed.
    — The Economist, 12 Mar. 2020
  • One half of arguably the most famous couple in the world right now, she's already made her own mark as a humanitarian and role model.
    — Janice Williams, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2018
  • As both the rebel and the humanitarian of the zodiac, now is your time to be of service, Aquarius.
    — Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 11 July 2022
  • But risking life or death should never be part of any humanitarian’s job description.
    — Cindy McCain, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
  • In his opinion, Ross Cellino is a great guy and a humanitarian who gives away a ton of money.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Our father was a great humanitarian and used his medical skills and research to help humankind.
    — Jonathon Berlin, orlandosentinel.com, 14 May 2021
  • Our father was a great humanitarian and used his medical skills and research to help humankind.
    — Jonathon Berlin, sun-sentinel.com, 21 May 2021
  • Humanitarians are now warning that much of the affected area is on the brink of famine, with close to 5 million in urgent need of food.
    — Siobhan O'Grady, latimes.com, 19 June 2017
  • The first step in teaching kids to act like little humanitarians is to model kindness and compassion at home.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
  • South Sudan is one of the world's most dangerous places for humanitarians.
    — Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
  • With his passing, this is not only a deep and personal loss for me, but for the people of the world who have also lost a beloved artist and humanitarian.
    — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • And then the rest of us are activists, lawyers, humanitarians, some forensic scientists.
    — Jenna Sauers, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Nov. 2019
  • But the proportion dying has risen each year, and so have the number of humanitarians targeted.
    — Jasmine Aguilera/ajo, Time, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Burrell was also a true humanitarian, Reeves said, freely giving his time, skills and resources to anyone in need.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
  • Sean has long been an inspiration to me — not only for his work as a filmmaker, but for his courage as a social activist and humanitarian.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Aquarians are humanitarians who spread their gospel by preaching to others.
    — Lisa Stardust, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Gordie Howe the gentleman, the humanitarian, the hero, the friend to all … that was (because of) my grandmother.
    — Carol Cain, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2017
  • Wayne Arthur Donnay was a humanitarian who sought to help his friends, family and neighbors.
    — AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
  • The physician and humanitarian embraced the world’s most vulnerable people, and saved more lives than can be counted.
    — Bill Gates, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Being a humanitarian, Wozniak said, has been a big but often overshadowed part of his life.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The chef and humanitarian throws a backyard bash for his family and friends centered around the centuries-old Valencian dish.
    — José Andrés, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
  • Eckstrom, who was recently honored with promoter and humanitarian of the year awards at the national pageant, says the pageant system has evolved with the times.
    — Laura Latzko, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2022
  • In her star-making performance as Princess Ann, this was the first of a string of memorable roles for the beloved actress and humanitarian.
    — Marc Berman, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
  • For example, Manny Mota was a good player and has spent years as a Dodgers coach and a humanitarian.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

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