anticruelty

Definition of anticrueltynext

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Adjective
  • At least 10 others were wounded, the humanitarian aid group said.
    Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The morning of June 6, Mellor was back at Boston Logan airport for another trip to Havana, at a time when the United States is trying to tighten economic strings to choke Cuba’s government into change, and the country faces a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • That’s not surprising, considering the events in the Season 7 finale during which it was revealed that Cassius (Osy Ikhile) is Jordan’s (Michael Evans Behling) cousin, and his decision to take the coaching gig at Beverly wasn’t an altruistic one.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 May 2026
  • As a result of COVID, an altruistic and noble program was initiated to protect restaurant staff who were suffering.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a dissent that was joined by her fellow liberal justices, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • His candidacy has drawn national attention as a barometer for dissatisfaction with liberal urban governance and because of viral videos that supporters created with artificial intelligence.
    MIchael R. Blood, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Carrying forward the philanthropic aspect of the partnership, $1 from every purchase in the Pride Collection will support EJAF’s mission to help end AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma around the world.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
  • About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Refusing to play politics doesn’t make a leader more noble or ethical.
    Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • These are noble goals, worthy of American leadership and support.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • Swift has previously made several charitable donations, including $100,000 in February 2024, to the family of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and $1 million in December 2023 toward natural disaster relief after storms in Tennessee.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • That ordeal pushed Chirac toward the charitable work that reshaped her public image.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Kvaratskhelia could easily have shot but was smart and unselfish enough to square the ball to Vitinha.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • However, the unselfish captain has led the MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
    Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Kilduff’s last selfless act mimicked his whole life, fellow Rescue 2 firefighter Lt.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
  • Mary – now 93, and whom Mike describes as the selfless head coach of the family – still lives in the house in Yonkers, and never misses watching her son’s games.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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“Anticruelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticruelty. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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