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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
The most common items are charitable contributions, property taxes and medical expenses.
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Throughout her time in Las Vegas, Elaine Wynn poured significant time and money into charitable causes in the city.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
In 2023, the company supported over 320 charitable donations and projects in the United Kingdom, a 150 percent increase over 2022's efforts.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The association was established in 1891 by a group of women who believed charitable activities, civic involvement and education were vital for a community to thrive.
—Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Throughout her time in Las Vegas, Elaine Wynn poured significant time and money into charitable causes in the city.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
In 2023, the company supported over 320 charitable donations and projects in the United Kingdom, a 150 percent increase over 2022's efforts.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The association was established in 1891 by a group of women who believed charitable activities, civic involvement and education were vital for a community to thrive.
—Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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This structuring approach leverages the power of philanthropic capital to enable organizations with differing risk and return objectives to invest alongside each other while still achieving their own objectives.—
Keith Ippel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Forbes 400 2024 Philanthropy Breakdown For the fifth year in a row, the most philanthropic member of The Forbes 400 by percentage of net worth donated is hedge fund founder George Soros, who has given away 74% of his fortune.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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The generous battery keeps podcasts alive for a full travel day, and a ten‑minute quick top‑up grants four extra hours before boarding.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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At the end of every season, Jim had given generous gifts to the cast and crew.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The four categories are all color-coded to show their difficulty, with yellow being the easiest then green, blue and purple.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Although small businesses are the easiest to target, this issue also affects the marketing industry as a whole.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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But at its core, Wrexham’s rapid rise owes mostly to club stumbling into a relationship with a benevolent benefactor with far more resources than most of its now-former fourth- and fifth-division peers.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Kate has always been considered to have a killer instinct and able to make these tough moral choices, and not always in the most benevolent way.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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The result is soft, luminous skin that’s also protected from a high UV index.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Made from 100 percent cotton, the hat is soft to the touch and will keep your head cool even on the sunniest days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Lazarou’s moussaka, made with shrimp instead of the traditional lamb, was light and aromatic; a risotto of brown orzo with Greek cheese, chili pepper, and wine from the nearby island of Lemnos was somehow both wholesome and indulgent.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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