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as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a charitable couple who have donated a sizable chunk of their fortune to the local university
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
her best friend, who was inclined towards a more charitable interpretation of her actions, let it pass
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Recent Examples of charitable
All nonprofit assets unrelated to governance should be fairly valued and required to transfer to a new, fully independent charitable entity dedicated to maximizing public benefit.
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Orson Aguilar, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Bringing the cigar bar concept to Big Rock stems from Celani’s and Bergamo’s Cars & Cigars event with a charitable arm.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Orson Aguilar, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Bringing the cigar bar concept to Big Rock stems from Celani’s and Bergamo’s Cars & Cigars event with a charitable arm.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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But gamblers are required to keep up with their losses themselves—and the IRS often asks them to back up those claims, something that’s not always easy.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Its attached solar panel charges all day, then automatically lights up the glass tube after hours for easier nighttime reading of the gauge.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Queen Camilla styled an Anna Valentine emerald green midi dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a rounded neckline and slightly flared skirt with soft pleats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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These attempts to reshape the narrative around China’s actions go way beyond cultural soft power.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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Unforgettable, stop-you-in-your-tracks delicious — indulgent and deeply satisfying.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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