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Recent Examples of cruelty-free
Best cruelty-free shampoo This Love Beauty and Planet formula leaves out harsh chemicals like dyes, parabens and silicones.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Many consumers deliberately buy fair-trade coffee, cruelty-free cosmetics or environmentally responsible products.
—Mark Bartholomew, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
All of the brand’s polishes are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and made in the USA.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, use cotton wicks, and are made without phthalates or lead.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Many consumers deliberately buy fair-trade coffee, cruelty-free cosmetics or environmentally responsible products.
—Mark Bartholomew, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
All of the brand’s polishes are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and made in the USA.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
The fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, use cotton wicks, and are made without phthalates or lead.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Once dominated by altruistic non-profits, hospice now attracts sophisticated criminal networks.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The word also implies a certain curtailing of altruistic ambitions.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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His peers regarded him as a selfless figure, putting others before himself for the sake of winning.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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His response focused not on himself but on his wife, who needs a kidney donor – a reflection, friends say, of his selfless nature.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.—
Andre Dowell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Carrying forward the philanthropic aspect of the partnership, $1 from every purchase in the Pride Collection will support EJAF’s mission to help end AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma around the world.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Then, in November 2024, Abu Safiya was reportedly injured in his office during an Israeli quadcopter strike, resulting in shrapnel injuries to his thigh and back that caused serious bleeding, according to the humanitarian NGO MedGlobal.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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And alongside him emerged his wife at the time, Delia del Carril, who actively led the effort to fulfill this humanitarian commitment.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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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
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Though Bridges’ clank to conclude the evening was hardly the reason for the defeat, the possession was exemplary of a rare issue for New York, one of the league’s cleverest and most unselfish squads.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Unknown is whether the current Flora Macdonald Johnston is descended from her ferociously patriotic namesake – pictured above is the 1749 Allan Ramsay portrait of the noble Scotswoman that hangs in Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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