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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
Was the Governors Cup a charitable or political fundraiser?
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Glen Casel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
His legacy is vast, not only in the beauty industry but in the countless lives improved by his charitable efforts and his passionate commitment to the arts, education and health care.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The two-day event at a private club illustrates not only the overlap between the Foundation’s charitable arm and the DeSantis political operation, but messiness with the financial oversight of the nearly 2-year-old organization.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
Two years after his death, his granddaughter Kelsey is keeping his charitable spirit alive with The Music Never Ends, a photo auction benefiting arts education programs in public schools.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Glen Casel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
His legacy is vast, not only in the beauty industry but in the countless lives improved by his charitable efforts and his passionate commitment to the arts, education and health care.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
The two-day event at a private club illustrates not only the overlap between the Foundation’s charitable arm and the DeSantis political operation, but messiness with the financial oversight of the nearly 2-year-old organization.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
Two years after his death, his granddaughter Kelsey is keeping his charitable spirit alive with The Music Never Ends, a photo auction benefiting arts education programs in public schools.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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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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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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Others like Bill Gates, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Guy Fieri aren’t being so generous with their offspring.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Cho, as the perceptive and generous Jin, distracted from his own family troubles by the sudden flashes of Casey’s bright light, is wise and rejuvenated; disinterested admiration makes this man, who looks to be in his forties, nearly a teen-ager again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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SodaStream's carbonation canister exchange is the cheapest of any device maker in this guide, and the proprietary bottles are also easy to replace at $22 for two.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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But Republicans who have majority control of the House and Senate are finding that their push to move fast and change things — namely cuts to federal government programs including Medicaid and SNAP food stamps used by millions of Americans — is easier said than done.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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The boys play benevolent Nathan Fielder types helping their friend Karli rehearse an upcoming appearance on the popular social-media show SubwayTakes; the prompts she’s presented with in their VR simulator offer a perfect place to nest jokes.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Murals across Iran feature his seemingly benevolent white-bearded face.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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That includes things like mapping the profiles of people who could make future leaders, prioritizing growth opportunities for them, and focusing on cultivating softer people skills among this group, along with technical expertise.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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While investors are hoping for a soft landing in the U.S. economy, how severe might the outcome be if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This is a dessert bourbon in all the right ways — rich, warm, and indulgent, but never cloying.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies Tate's Bake Shop has released soft, chewy and delicious cookies in two indulgent flavors: Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Chunk!—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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