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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
Donors, including corporations, have a way to avoid missing out on the charitable deduction for those who itemize their tax on their returns.
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Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Malnati often hosted charitable events at his flagship restaurant, including an annual benefit for a scholarship fund set up in the name of friend and Chicago Bears halfback Brian Piccolo.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
He was stripped of his military and charitable associations in January 2022.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Gates has maintained that his dealings with Epstein were limited to discussions about his charitable work, and has said meeting him was an error of judgment.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Malnati often hosted charitable events at his flagship restaurant, including an annual benefit for a scholarship fund set up in the name of friend and Chicago Bears halfback Brian Piccolo.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
He was stripped of his military and charitable associations in January 2022.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Gates has maintained that his dealings with Epstein were limited to discussions about his charitable work, and has said meeting him was an error of judgment.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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In some cases, researchers may have an idea that is not aligned strategically with how the university is raising philanthropic funds.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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This program would create a voluntary, philanthropic pathway to fund park infrastructure and maintenance without charging people to park.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Multiple forms of hyaluronic acid deliver a generous dose of hydration, while hydrolyzed collagen reinforces the moisture barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Editor Joel Negron’s pacing keeps the film humming, though the slightly generous runtime may become a talking point in awards circles come fall, and that will be worth monitoring.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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But nothing is ever easy for the B’s on the road.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Clocking in at about 500 square feet, the place was more than comfortably sized, with floor-to-ceiling windows for easy wake-ups with the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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As somebody who has been working to get humanitarian aid to Gaza, to me this is about saving lives, ending the nightmare.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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This is a place where humanitarian workers have frequently been detained, attacked, and killed.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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McTeigue created subtle variations on the mask so that V could look slightly more sinister or benevolent depending on the lighting.—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The primary seller gets to look benevolent, having kept prices low for fans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The team is also developing a next-generation robotic hand to address swelling in harder-to-treat areas, expanding the potential of soft-robotic therapy beyond wearable sleeves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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For a relaxed, slightly indulgent brunch, Flora Farms is hard to beat.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the fear that Bacon has gathered everyone for something indulgent is quickly disabused in the silly and gory comedy where the fun all are having on screen extends to those who aren’t directly related.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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