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Recent Examples of cruelty-free
Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
These lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, and they’re made without fragrances and parabens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The dye is vegan, cruelty-free, and also free of ammonia, PPD, and peroxide.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
These lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, and they’re made without fragrances and parabens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The dye is vegan, cruelty-free, and also free of ammonia, PPD, and peroxide.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
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Over the coming two decades, baby boomers and older generations are projected to transfer around $84 trillion to younger heirs and charitable causes by 2045.—
Ed Smith-Lewis,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Conversations might turn to metaphysical issues or charitable activities.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The flood of Chinese car exports to the rest of the world does not stem from some kind of altruistic intention from President Xi Jinping to increase global mobility.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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While some donors choose to donate specifically to family members, others are known as altruistic donors, who choose to donate to anyone who may need it.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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And so, to the United States of America, on your 250th birthday, let our two countries rededicate ourselves to each other in the selfless service of our peoples and of all the peoples of the world.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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His strategy has been selfless, focusing on whatever the team needs in the situation.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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While global challenges continue to rise, foreign assistance programs are needed more than ever from both a humanitarian and strategic standpoint.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The group had sailed from Barcelona, Spain, earlier this month, aiming to challenge the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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And a large part of being great is living and being unselfish.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Everybody was completely unselfish.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The three liberal-leaning justices are not in attendance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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By late October 2018, at age 25, she was being feted as the new ambassador for the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and was mere weeks away from earning a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Arizona State University (having transferred from UNC Charlotte).—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The people behind Fire in the Mountains have teamed with the Firekeeper Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental wellness for the Blackfeet Nation community, making the festival’s raison d’être feel more noble than your standard summer shindig.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s the noble and righteous and the principled path sports should walk.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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