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 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 Unlike many nail products that can be harsh on both skin and the environment, this one is eco-friendly, made with vegan and cruelty-free ingredients. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free

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Adjective

Every unnecessary dollar paid in taxes is a dollar that can no longer compound for retirement, support your family, fund charitable goals or become part of your legacy.

— D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of charitable

Adjective

Savonarola is unapologetically altruistic and unflinching in his critique of the Vatican.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Despite those altruistic goals, from the beginning, the commission faced criticism that the composition and agenda of the body were slanted toward a conservative Christian perspective.

— Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of altruistic

Adjective

For his contributions to reforming education in Ladakh, Wangchuk was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, a prestigious Asia-wide honor presented for selfless and transformative service to society, in 2018.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
Haaland’s singularity was a testament to how humanity seeks heroes — but Spain’s ultimate triumph via crisp passes and selfless teamwork offered a stirring, convincing collective counterpoint.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 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

The sudden arrival of 50,000 to 60,000 migrants on Thursday and Friday sparked a humanitarian crisis in Ceuta and reignited the immigration debate in the 27-nation bloc, though most of the migrants soon went back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The 39-year-old has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2010, while his Lionel Messi Foundation has raised money for a number of humanitarian causes, including toward the building of a pediatric cancer centre in Barcelona.

— Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanitarian

Adjective

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

But even as Vancouver has begun the painful process of revising its harm-reduction policies, the city still exerts a powerful hold on the imagination of liberal leaders in the United States.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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