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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
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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Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Since 1999, the PGA of America has made charitable donations on behalf of the players on its side, but direct payments have never been made.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
There, the couple's charitable Archewell Foundation is teaming up with Project Healthy Minds to co-produce a series of conversations with change makers making a difference in the mental health sector.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
In the end, Planned Parenthood was permitted to stay at its location in The Village, which hosted a number of charitable outlets within Lilith, but artists were asked not to talk about the org.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Since 1999, the PGA of America has made charitable donations on behalf of the players on its side, but direct payments have never been made.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
There, the couple's charitable Archewell Foundation is teaming up with Project Healthy Minds to co-produce a series of conversations with change makers making a difference in the mental health sector.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
In the end, Planned Parenthood was permitted to stay at its location in The Village, which hosted a number of charitable outlets within Lilith, but artists were asked not to talk about the org.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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My parents are deeply philanthropic people, too, from a poor West African country.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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ALL of this is a LONG way from a kid from Southfield who began his entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey leading a group of his childhood friends in a few startups including one that sold candy.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Barnshaws allowed for a generous 90-day close, and John had prepared everything for the young couple.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Loewe features a generous beach club, six cabins, three pools, an elevator, and a gym.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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But finding a good financial advisor isn't easy.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 44-year-old driver led the race for an impressive 159 laps, and a win seemed like an easy thing to achieve.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The plan envisions a reconstructed strip supported principally by regional players that could stabilize the region and provide in the short term humanitarian relief and in the long term economic opportunities to Gazans.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan promises a pathway for Palestinian self-determination and humanitarian aid, provided both Israel and Hamas agree to all terms.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jesus and Belania shriek and thank Christian, who stands there looking like a benevolent fashion angel bestowing them with good luck.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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To achieve excellence in AI, nations need the compute, but also chip production, AI talent, workforce and corporate adoption, benevolent government regulation, and a thriving ecosystem of AI startups.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As a result, when animals died and sank, their soft tissues were occasionally preserved instead of being consumed or decaying.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Patrons can expect finger foods like wings and dips, healthy options including salads and fish, indulgent pastas and a burger program that Gurland is especially excited about.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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And what goes better with football than all the indulgent snacks?—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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