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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 webpage, which includes two links for charitable donations to Macalester and one for prospective students to apply to the college, says the committee derives its authority from the law, mandated by the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 and the Animal Welfare Act.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
Their feelings toward Putnam, however, were less charitable.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Senior Hamas operatives with British citizenship have established charitable foundations that raise millions of pounds annually, some of which ends up in the hands of the group’s military wing.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
However, Prince William is also determined to make life better for its residents through sustainability objectives, mental health initiatives, charitable partnerships and more.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 June 2025
Their feelings toward Putnam, however, were less charitable.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Senior Hamas operatives with British citizenship have established charitable foundations that raise millions of pounds annually, some of which ends up in the hands of the group’s military wing.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
However, Prince William is also determined to make life better for its residents through sustainability objectives, mental health initiatives, charitable partnerships and more.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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For estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors, the key takeaway is that tax tools should serve philanthropic intent, not drive it.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is the president of the New England Patriots Foundation, one of several philanthropic arms of the Kraft empire.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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With generous funding from the San Diego Foundation, the city is partnering with San Diego State University Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) and AARP as part of the Age Friendly Encinitas initiative.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Whether spending time at the beach, in the backyard, or camping, this nifty outdoor find features a fiberglass rod that’s easy to stick in the ground.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Reconstituting the nation’s storm-prediction resources won’t be easy.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Elsewhere, organised crime still has its tendrils in many parts of the sport across the globe, and the misty-eyed reverence for benevolent local tycoons is a notion that went extinct before the Tasmanian tiger.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Another new motif was the eye, meant to represent here an omniscient but benevolent entity that accompanies and perpetuates knowledge in an unaltered state.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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While investors remain hopeful for a soft landing for the U.S. economy, how severe could the situation become if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The interior of my bZ Limited was comfortable, trimmed in appealing soft materials and roomy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Insignia embroidered cushions give an almost medieval take on luxury; while retro dial phones, Marshall radios and C.E. Bigelow and Ortigia bath products give an indulgent touch in the bathrooms (teal subway tiles and power showers also add to this luxe feel).—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as an indulgent midnight snack, is there?—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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