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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 project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In the spirit of giving back, the Fineman sisters have selected the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation as the charitable partner for the capsule, honoring their cousin who is a firefighter and supporting those impacted by the California wildfires.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
See below for a full list of ways to donate to charitable groups.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In the spirit of giving back, the Fineman sisters have selected the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation as the charitable partner for the capsule, honoring their cousin who is a firefighter and supporting those impacted by the California wildfires.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
See below for a full list of ways to donate to charitable groups.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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Funding remains limited, often coming in small donations from philanthropic groups.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This is where his father and his philanthropic religious beliefs come into play.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 Aug. 2025
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Fourth from the bottom would have been too generous on the watchability front.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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IndyStar's environmental reporting project is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite being banned from Instagram and TikTok in 2022, videos featuring Tate are still easy to find on those sites.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the near future belongs to consumers with their own AI co-pilots, brands will win by being the easiest—and most trusted—choice inside those journeys.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Antoine Gérard, the UN's deputy humanitarian co-ordinator for Sudan, told the BBC that the exact death toll from the landslide is currently unknown as the location of the village is difficult to reach.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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With a benevolent billionaire in the governor’s office, a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse and a willing partner in City Hall, there has never been a better opportunity to right the past wrongs of racial discrimination.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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As for the name, it was inspired by what is now known as the South Carolina Society, a social and benevolent organization established in Charleston in 1737 by a French Huguenot named Elisha Poinsett.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bring a portable speaker for soft music but keep the volume low to respect others.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The result is a dessert that tastes indulgent and looks impressive on any table.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The group uses the money to buy cheap flights and book accommodation early – a key strategy for keeping trips affordable yet indulgent.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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