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Recent Examples of charitably
While at present, the greater collector-car market might be charitably described as less than lucrative, Porsche cars and collectibles remain a bright—and guiding—light in that landscape.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Proposing to eliminate the state’s income tax is, to put it charitably, laughable.
—Joseph Gerics, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Interpreting someone charitably doesn’t require agreeing with them.
—Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
As a result of this stretch, the Leafs’ playoff hopes are, to put it charitably, on life support with 28 games to play.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Its absence feels like a big miss or, less charitably, a dereliction of duty.
—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
As a video, the result is, charitably, minimalist; less charitably, janky.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Proposing to eliminate the state’s income tax is, to put it charitably, laughable.
—Joseph Gerics, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2026
Interpreting someone charitably doesn’t require agreeing with them.
—Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
As a result of this stretch, the Leafs’ playoff hopes are, to put it charitably, on life support with 28 games to play.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Its absence feels like a big miss or, less charitably, a dereliction of duty.
—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
As a video, the result is, charitably, minimalist; less charitably, janky.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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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And one of those models that a lot of people, for a while, had some hope in was philanthropically minded billionaires who would see the value in what journalism was doing, and also have the capacity to remove it from the marketplace of capitalism, at least to a degree.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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My For You page is a shrine to snatched young women magnanimously sharing their tips for taut faces.—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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Nile monitors can be captured and humanely killed year-round and without a permit or hunting license, even on private property with the landowner’s permission, due to their impacts to native wildlife, per the FWC.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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They can be captured and humanely killed year-round and without a permit or hunting license, even on private property (with landowner’s permission) due to their impacts to native wildlife, per the FWC.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Nathaniel has consistently worked towards the good of the ensemble, and is selflessly devoted to our band program.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Omotenashi is the Japanese art and philosophy of sincere hospitality — anticipating a guest's every need proactively and serving them selflessly.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Help us and give us strength with the same courage and bravery my brother had, to unselfishly serve our country well.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Joined by Feig's wife, Laurie, and Byrne's partner, Bobby Cannavale, the star pulled out her phone and cheerfully snapped selfies of the foursome.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos likewise ripped Cameron, but Sarandos would still cheerfully kill to acquire a single new Cameron film over a hundred Red Notices and Rebel Moons.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Charitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitably. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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