cruelty-free

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Recent Examples of cruelty-free This work has contributed to 12 states passing cruelty-free cosmetics laws and played a pivotal role in shaping the passage of Canada's cruelty-free cosmetics law in 2023. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 The cruelty-free product is also unscented, furthering its status as a safe choice for sensitive skin users. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 June 2025 Jeanne to punk vegan creepers from Chicago label Straight to Hell and more cruelty-free footwear from Matt & Nat. Cameos by Lala, Cumming’s sidekick rescue dog, extend The Traitors’ kitsch drama to the canine world. Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025 Ideal for layering after actives like retinol or vitamin C, this vegan, cruelty-free cream is a gentle yet effective choice for dry, irritated, or acne-prone skin. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
Adjective
  • There are a number of prominent changes to charitable tax deduction rules, but the bigger story is how OBBBA overall will change charitable planning for some taxpayers.
    Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • According to Dr Towers and collaborators, this altruistic behavior makes sense because orcas are intelligent and highly social animals that use food sharing as a way to build relationships with kin as well as unrelated individuals.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • He’s considered the influence of emotions on moral judgement, the emotions provoked by bioethical issues such as human cloning, and the roles of empathy and ego in altruistic behavior.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • Killeen fire captain remembered as 'selfless' and 'an inspiration' Taylor joined the Killeen Fire Department in July 2014 and was promoted to fire captain 10 years later.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • According to friends and family, Hubert is kind, selfless, capable and adventurous.
    Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.
    Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • What Bennett loves most about his group is the unselfish nature of everyone.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • Just such an unselfish, incredible player, and well deserving to be here.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2023, the court flipped to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years with the election of Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • The three liberal justices opposed the order, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor writing in dissent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Royal titles are reserved for those born into or marrying into the family, while dukedoms and other noble titles are passed down through a family or granted by the reigning monarch.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.
    Richard Collett, Saveur, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Google provides generous leave periods, financial support and reintegration programs for new parents returning to work.
    Will Fan, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.
    Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025

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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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