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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
Years ago, Hays started a company producing charitable and corporate events, and in 2019 mounted a show for the National Precast Concrete Association at Churchill Downs, the famous thoroughbred racing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, long home to the Kentucky Derby.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Each of these run clubs also weaves in charitable initiatives.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Many tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Musk himself—have signed the Giving Pledge, an initiative launched by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Princess Catherine’s message is part of the royal family’s broader commitment to the fight against cancer through numerous sponsorships to charitable organizations, such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie’s, and The Royal Marsden.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Each of these run clubs also weaves in charitable initiatives.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Many tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Musk himself—have signed the Giving Pledge, an initiative launched by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Princess Catherine’s message is part of the royal family’s broader commitment to the fight against cancer through numerous sponsorships to charitable organizations, such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie’s, and The Royal Marsden.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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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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The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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The most generous interpretation of the New Atheist view on this question is that people ought to have the freedom to decide for themselves.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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There's little a generous spoonful of fresh field peas won't compliment.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The new method basically deletes climate change from the whole equation, which makes El Niño easier to spot.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Republicans are expected to have a much easier time retaining the Senate than the House, but a loss can’t be ruled out.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In her first campaign for City Council in 2020, Raman ran on a promise to address the city’s homelessness crisis in a humanitarian way, by moving unhoused residents into temporary and permanent housing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The emails revealed no criminal behavior on Wasserman’s part but did reveal suggestive communications between him and Maxwell following a humanitarian trip Wasserman and his wife took with Epstein to Africa over 20 years ago.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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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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We are mostly meant to feel the movie, to allow our souls to be prodded and hugged tightly by this benevolent picture’s generous assessment of the most dangerous animal to ever exist on the planet.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designers are now layering materials — combining sections of horizontal cedar fencing with tall, dense plantings like arborvitae or ornamental grasses—to create softer, more organic privacy screens.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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