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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 credit union’s charitable giving in the Sacramento region will grow.
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Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Cigna also highlighted its charitable giving.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
In December of last year, Scott published an essay on her website discussing her 2025 charitable contributions.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2026
And to say its fusillade of jokes is hit-and-miss would also be a charitable take.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Cigna also highlighted its charitable giving.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
In December of last year, Scott published an essay on her website discussing her 2025 charitable contributions.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2026
And to say its fusillade of jokes is hit-and-miss would also be a charitable take.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 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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These Amazon jeans are for a tighter budget and still offer a relaxed fit from waist to leg, with generous taping and a stone wash tone that goes with anything.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Al’s is famous for its obscenely generous loaded baked potatoes, the kind locals stretch across four meals.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Try the West Fork of Oak Creek hike for a daylong adventure (with 11 rivers to cross), Broken Arrow Trail for an easier (yet no less scenic) stroll, or Boynton Vista Trail, which takes you to the Kachina Woman rock formation, one of the town’s four vortexes.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Falcons put to bed any notion of an easy ride for Boise State early in the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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Australia granted humanitarian visas to more than 20 members of Afghanistan women’s cricket team when the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and banned women’s sport.—
Swati Pandey,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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But humanitarian groups insist there is nowhere safe for people to go, many who have yet to recover after Israel's invasion of Lebanon in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 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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While the kind of protection offered by Herakles or the Hulk comes with the risk of uncontrollable rage and indiscriminate destruction, and Oedipus seems more of a supervillain than a benevolent guardian, there was a kind of Greek hero that was seen as a defender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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The walnut desks, the Carrera marble, the Morrocan tile, the Savoir beds (so firm-soft that Goldilocks would weep)—it’s all elegant yet easy, thrown together with savvy intention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’s an update on the barn jacket in a soft light blue wash, with a contrast white leather collar; a sweeping denim car coat ideal for transitional weather, and an A-line denim skirt designed to be worn over pants.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are few things more indulgent than sitting atop a king-size bed, in a robe, with a plate of room service.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Every spring, fans line up for the seasonal return, sharing memories of past gatherings centered around this indulgent dessert.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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