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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
All nonprofit assets unrelated to governance should be fairly valued and required to transfer to a new, fully independent charitable entity dedicated to maximizing public benefit.
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Orson Aguilar, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Bringing the cigar bar concept to Big Rock stems from Celani’s and Bergamo’s Cars & Cigars event with a charitable arm.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Orson Aguilar, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Bringing the cigar bar concept to Big Rock stems from Celani’s and Bergamo’s Cars & Cigars event with a charitable arm.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 June 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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Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Both filters last 18 months, so the higher replacement costs are a little easier to swallow.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 July 2025
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Intensive research is crucial to any move, and thanks to the Internet and social media, it’s never been easier.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Good starters are made up of the unique mix of benevolent dictator (someone has got to keep things moving), a maestro (there are a million different things at play; the starter gets them all to hopefully harmonize) and friend.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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The act was sealed in a pronouncement by Princess Isabel, who became a President Lincoln-like figure in Brazil, known to many as the benevolent white liberator of the enslaved.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Expected soft opening: August 2025 Details: 1325 Grand Ave., Suite 6, Phoenix.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The creamy, dual-action formula works to unclog keratin plugs without irritation, leaving areas such as the backs of the arms and thighs feeling noticeably softer.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 July 2025
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Think of it as dessert in a cup—rich, slightly sweet, and delightfully indulgent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Dinner at River & Rail is indulgent and locally sourced (think fresh trout and house charcuterie).—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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