CRUELTY-FREE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

cruelty-free

adjective

Definition of cruelty-free

as in charitable

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Recent Examples of cruelty-free Arctic Fox hair dyes have a reputation for being high-quality, long-lasting and cruelty-free, but the company sells other products related to hair care as well. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 According to Okoaskin, the formula is made for most skin types and is vegan and cruelty-free. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The owners, Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten, have a moral commitment to cruelty-free cooking. — Benjamin Moser, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free

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Adjective

The patron saint of charitable societies, he is primarily recognized for his charity and compassion for the poor, though he is also known for his reform of the clergy and for his early role in opposing Jansenism.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Tax law changes have prompted businesses to reconsider their charitable strategies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of charitable

Adjective

In Sam’s case, his roaring egotism is somewhat awkward because he’s also obsessed with the idea of being altruistic.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
There is an altruistic component that draws these people to the road, a belief that their adventures can contribute to social good.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of altruistic

Adjective

Now, Yelich and the rest of the crew are reaping the benefits of that selfless style of play that other teams may be trying to replicate down the road.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Participants described the day as a celebration of seva — selfless service — and a chance to pass traditions of kindness and equality to the next generation.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of selfless

Adjective

His legal team has said that Chambers has strictly donated to lawful Gaza and Palestine humanitarian and philanthropic aid projects, and O’Shea believes them.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of philanthropic

Adjective

Zelenskyy had said on X that the strikes first targeted the former school that was used for regular distributions of humanitarian aid and then took aim at a nearby shelter.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Instead, local authorities are using it as an administrative center and humanitarian hub.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of humanitarian

Adjective

Atlanta plays unselfish basketball, but sticks largely to its starters; Golden State has more of an all-hands-on-deck arrangement.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Lewandowski's unselfish pass to a wide-open Haile-Selassie at the back post capped the scoring in the 88th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

Matsui, meanwhile, has tried to carefully navigate keeping her moderate Democrat base while appealing to Republicans who might view Vang as too liberal for the district.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Remembering Dolores Huerta The fiery and resolute activist who helped launch and guide the nation’s first enduring labor union for poor farmworkers, and later became an inspiration to women and liberal true believers, has died.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of liberal

Adjective

The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of noble

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