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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a benevolent willingness to provide veterinary services to low-income families at greatly reduced prices
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a benevolent businessman who has donated money and time to helping inner-city youths
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Recent Examples of benevolent
The ceremonies are often visibly emotional, with Kim portrayed as a benevolent father figure.
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Will Ripley, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Settle into yourself, shine your benevolent light, hold yourself with tenderness.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
At a slow, quiet and benevolent pace that blurred the lines between reality and fiction.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
The North’s decisions about prisoner exchanges were based on military calculations, not benevolent concern for Black captives.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
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Will Ripley, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Settle into yourself, shine your benevolent light, hold yourself with tenderness.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
At a slow, quiet and benevolent pace that blurred the lines between reality and fiction.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
The North’s decisions about prisoner exchanges were based on military calculations, not benevolent concern for Black captives.
—Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for benevolent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolent
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With a team of neonatologists, specialized NICU nurses, and support staff, the NICU offers around-the-clock care, advanced medical technology, and a compassionate environment, giving families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family of a West Chester University student killed in a weekend crash is remembering him as a compassionate young man who always put others first.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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McRae later became a founding member of one of the state's other major charitable organizations, the Arkansas Community Foundation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Uninsured patients can go to charitable clinics for health services but medications are paid out of pocket, Barrientos said.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Your values want kinder, clearer daily choices.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Keep it short, kind, and easy to act on today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms.—
Felecia Hatcher,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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During his presidency, Radev gained a reputation as being sympathetic to Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The scammer may sound friendly or sympathetic.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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And by the way, there’s a humanitarian component here as well in terms of fertilizer, food, and other aid agencies that need that open for the ongoing crises in Africa.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Kims were considered well-off in North Korea, where international humanitarian organizations estimate more than half the population lives in poverty.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are a number of slaughtering practices that qualify meat as halal, including guidelines that emphasize humane animal treatment.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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This is not only the most effective strategy but also the most humane, Carpenter notes.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Trader Joe’s muffins have a good reputation—and for good reason.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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