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Recent Examples of charitably
Its absence feels like a big miss or, less charitably, a dereliction of duty.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Sure, Roosevelt charitably wanted to help a neighbor in need.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
On January 13, Halligan responded, using language that could most charitably be viewed as an affront to any jurist, certainly a federal judge.
—Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Their status has been diminished by what has — charitably — been a really discouraging decade, featuring two separate relegations.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As a video, the result is, charitably, minimalist; less charitably, janky.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the last 10 years, my hair has changed from a rather uniform dark brown to what can now be charitably described as salt and pepper migrating rapidly to full-on gray.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
These days, Christmas movies, broadly and charitably defined, seem to be synonymous with the brassy, hokey, sickly sweet sort of fare that has a permanent home on the Hallmark Channel and is in perpetual rotation on Netflix.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
In effect, this is just a trope of mondo films — or, less charitably, mockumentaries.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Sure, Roosevelt charitably wanted to help a neighbor in need.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
On January 13, Halligan responded, using language that could most charitably be viewed as an affront to any jurist, certainly a federal judge.
—Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Their status has been diminished by what has — charitably — been a really discouraging decade, featuring two separate relegations.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As a video, the result is, charitably, minimalist; less charitably, janky.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the last 10 years, my hair has changed from a rather uniform dark brown to what can now be charitably described as salt and pepper migrating rapidly to full-on gray.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025
These days, Christmas movies, broadly and charitably defined, seem to be synonymous with the brassy, hokey, sickly sweet sort of fare that has a permanent home on the Hallmark Channel and is in perpetual rotation on Netflix.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
In effect, this is just a trope of mondo films — or, less charitably, mockumentaries.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitably
Adverb
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Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Giving altruistically may be unrealistic when the sun confronts Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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But sellers do not offer lower prices to some consumers altruistically.—
George Slover,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Mamdani magnanimously noted the president’s high support in 2024 for a Republican in New York.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
22 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Truly, valiantly, humanely trying their best.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Pili was humanely euthanized Friday, zoo officials said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But in the midst of a zero-sum competition, the research suggests that thinking selflessly can boost mood and keep athletes in a positive frame of mind.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our partners over there are looking for everyday heroes, like teachers, first responders, heck, anyone who has selflessly served others.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Before the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick challenged his group to play unselfishly.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nor from showing how Bull unselfishly and painfully gets in the way when preventing Sterling from mounting his beloved Honey.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But straight women and men and cis couples, with and without children in tow, are plentiful enough, and all apparently enjoying a bubble that presents a happy fantasy of just how beneficient an actual matriarchy might feel, even for those not part of that cheerfully lopsided majority.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The home’s interiors have been stylishly and cheerfully updated with bright-white walls, contemporary creamy furniture, and a sleek, streamlined bathroom and kitchen that look like they were renovated yesterday.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The service Service at Faena New York is finely tuned and graciously instinctive.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The front desk attendant graciously meets you at the bottom of the glamorous wrought-iron staircase.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Charitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitably. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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