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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
Look at you, being so charitable!
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple’s charitable organization, has been faced with criticism recently for curtailing its other philanthropic work.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Bezos went on to marry journalist Lauren Sánchez, and Scott focused on her charitable endeavors, vowing to donate most of her money in life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple’s charitable organization, has been faced with criticism recently for curtailing its other philanthropic work.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Bezos went on to marry journalist Lauren Sánchez, and Scott focused on her charitable endeavors, vowing to donate most of her money in life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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These are not philanthropic gestures.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based in Ooltewah, Tenn., the Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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Costanzo said Ferrante was generous and gave him a favorable rights deal to attempt an adaptation.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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These are a great place to stash in-flight essentials, and Arlo Skye’s options boast plenty of pockets to keep your passport, tech, water bottle, and other travel essentials in easy reach.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Subway is bundling the taste of traditional Thanksgiving into a fast, easy-to-eat, and cost-effective option for those who don’t have the time, money, or resources to prepare a full Thanksgiving meal.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Among the 66 fatalities were six military personnel whose helicopter crashed in Agusan del Sur on the island of Mindanao during a humanitarian mission.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Early assessments show widespread destruction of homes, public infrastructure and agricultural land, mass water, power and communications outages, and an urgent humanitarian need for food, water, medicine and shelter.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sandy Claws Santa Claus, or Sandy Claws in Halloween Town, is a benevolent figure who loves to give cheer to everyone.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the latter, Ladd played Flo, a candid and cutting waitress who shows her softer side while befriending Ellen Brustyn’s Alice.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The menu offers roast chicken, velvety purées, and indulgent duck confit that feel both classic and comforting.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wonderful Pistachios Chocolate Sea Salt & Chocolate Toffee Wonderful Pistachios is adding an indulgent twist to its iconic nut lineup with new Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee flavors.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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