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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
Meta and Microsoft are both top 10 holdings in Cramer’s charitable trust.
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Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 July 2025
There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Churchill Downs intends to develop a charitable gaming, entertainment, and dining destination at this site, further building on the company's push to become more than just a horseracing business and turn to the new-age gaming and entertainment company.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
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Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 July 2025
There are strategies to optimize your RMDs, including taking your RMD as a qualified charitable distribution, which would reduce taxable income.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Churchill Downs intends to develop a charitable gaming, entertainment, and dining destination at this site, further building on the company's push to become more than just a horseracing business and turn to the new-age gaming and entertainment company.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In the most generous sense, that is what Palantir’s data analytics tools do: Allow users — mostly military and government agencies, but also private-sector companies — to better visualize large datasets.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since the jar is so generous, Dr. Yadav recommends extending your application from the neck down, as perimenopausal skin isn’t exclusive to the face.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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Affording a home in Idaho may be easier compared to other states, the study found.—
Kate Linderman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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These were not easy years for anyone, and at my lowest moments I was buoyed by my Hermione Lee story and kept going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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CEOs take on all sorts of personas, from the benevolent leader to the cutthroat business executive.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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As a benevolent barbarian warrior in the mythical land of Hyrkania, Sonja is enslaved and imprisoned by the ecocidal emperor known as Draygan (Robert Sheehan).—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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The latter gets rid of flaky skin, while the balm keeps them soft.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another classic silhouette, Arhaus’s blend of jute and cotton makes this rug feel slightly softer underfoot.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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The city offers the perfect backdrop for a guilt-free yet indulgent luxury weekend with some of the top restaurants in the world as well as stunning luxury hotels with a conscience.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And through it all, there’s the unexpected luxury of it: a sensorial moment that makes routine hair-washing feel indulgent.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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