CRUELTY-FREE Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

cruelty-free

adjective

Definition of cruelty-free

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Recent Examples of cruelty-free The products are also certified cruelty-free and all made in the USA. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 The Outset, which Johansson co-founded alongside Kate Foster Lengyel in 2022, focuses on developing hydrating products for sensitive skin that are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The company quickly found success by offering affordable, cruelty-free beauty products. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 June 2026 All products made by MERSEA are made ethically, and their scent lines are cruelty-free and made without the use of sulfates, parabens and phthalates. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free

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The goal is to show that philanthropy belongs to them, too — not just the historically wealthier and predominantly white charitable institutions that tend to dominate narratives about philanthropy.

— James Pollard, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Make sure estate documents and beneficiary designations reflect your wishes, including charitable giving.

— Angie O’Leary, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of charitable

Adjective

Your entire roster - or at least nearly all of your roster - must be selfless, buy in, and put winning ahead of personal goals.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
That selfless approach is what MLB’s premier organization and latest dynasty loves most about Muncy.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of selfless

Adjective

Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of philanthropic

Adjective

Fraying lifeline Barred from legally working in Bangladesh, Rohingya depend almost entirely on humanitarian assistance.

— Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Democratic senators and humanitarian groups questioned whether the cuts to the civilian protection personnel also contributed to the school tragedy.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanitarian

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But the actual healer of sorrow and wrong will always be divine Love, understood and expressed through our unselfish desire to help others.

— Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026

Definition of unselfish

Adjective

Americans and Europeans who identify as leftist or liberal tend to have fewer children than those who identify as conservative or right-leaning.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
The three finalists are liberal strongholds surrounded by the type of suburban areas that have become increasingly important to the party in recent elections.

— Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberal

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At least that bad-optics outburst, while insubordinate, had something noble at its basis.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Villa Celimontana dates to the 16th century, when it was developed as a noble residence on Caelian Hill, one of the seven hills of ancient Rome.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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