cruelty-free

Definition of cruelty-freenext

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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. 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 There is currently no roadmap for embedding consumer values into AI purchasing decisions, whether a preference for sustainable products or cruelty-free brands. Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
Adjective
  • The Youngs have a private, charitable, family foundation in Celebration, Florida, and a home in Kissimmee, Florida.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • These investments aren’t driven by the altruistic goal of ocean conservation—but this work still enables a better understanding of the ocean, perhaps assisting conservation as a positive side-effect.
    Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • And the young, selfless team around him is putting the squeeze on opponents with ridiculous depth, much of it stockpiled via that trade.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Growing up in Buford and seeing her mother’s selfless devotion to family, caring for others comes naturally to Tamika Johnson.
    Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The operation marks the first time the United Kingdom's military has sent medical personnel by parachute to provide humanitarian support, according to the British Ministry of Defense.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • The hijacking of humanitarian aid convoys by Hamas and armed gangs prevented the civilian population from receiving food and medicines.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Adjective
  • And a large part of being great is living and being unselfish.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Everybody was completely unselfish.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Lean into that savory flavor with a liberal pour of olive brine.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
  • The liberal mind is fascinating.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • Isn’t poetry the most noble of arts, the most sacred, the one nobody, far less someone devoted to writing, should question?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • For whatever reason, even the best of intentions and most noble of goals fall short sometimes.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026

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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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