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Recent Examples of cruelty-free
The mineral sunscreen is cruelty-free, and it’s made without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and fragrance.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Therefore, Romi’s products focus on bridging the gap between skin care and makeup with multitasking, cruelty-free formulas that feature zero parabens, phthalates, sulphates, synthetic fragrances or gluten.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Mar. 2026
Gomez is the founder of Rare Beauty, a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Therefore, Romi’s products focus on bridging the gap between skin care and makeup with multitasking, cruelty-free formulas that feature zero parabens, phthalates, sulphates, synthetic fragrances or gluten.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Mar. 2026
Gomez is the founder of Rare Beauty, a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
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McRae later became a founding member of one of the state's other major charitable organizations, the Arkansas Community Foundation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Uninsured patients can go to charitable clinics for health services but medications are paid out of pocket, Barrientos said.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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As a for-profit company, SpaceX will prioritize missions that maximize value to shareholders, which could stymie more purely altruistic objectives.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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She was known in her community for being selfless and volunteering.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The annual award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms.—
Felecia Hatcher,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Asylum seekers were largely allowed to await their court dates outside detention, and many, like Amalia’s family, were granted humanitarian parole.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nearly half of Haiti’s 12 million people face acute food insecurity as diesel and gasoline prices jumped 29% to 37%, worsening what aid organizations call the worst humanitarian crisis in years.—
Evens Sanon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mullins hit, and the captain who so embodies the unselfish, team-first attitude of UConn basketball, is back to try for a third championship ring.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines and Wildcats are deep, athletic and unselfish, making for a potentially compelling showdown at the Final Four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Another conservative justice retiring next year could yield a 6-1 liberal supermajority, reshaping Wisconsin policy on voting rights, unions, and worker protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Wisconsinites will vote for a new state Supreme Court justice on Tuesday in a race that could maintain or widen the court's liberal majority for years.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Most references to the Arbat in the ancient chronicles are connected to fires, amid mention of invasions and plagues and noble births.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Replete with a young Gemma and Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman) in the middle as SAMCRO evolved from noble origins to criminal pursuits and violence.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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