as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a do-good social program that never worked out in the way that was intended
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Recent Examples of do-good
His day job is at a do-good social institute for metro area residents, founded by former Gdańsk mayor Paweł Adamowicz.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Many American taxpayers might think this was just a do-good expenditure of no relevance to them.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025
This episode was shaping up to land high on the do-good side of the spectrum but possibly lower on entertainment value.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
His comments seemed to align with OpenAI’s original do-good nonprofit mission, established at its founding in 2015.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Our do-good philanthropic program really unites all our villages around this vision, which is to unlock the future of women and children wherever they are born.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 June 2024
Many people will recognize Buckner for her role in the classic Grease, playing Patty Simcox, the bubbly do-good cheerleader who was friends with Sandy, played by the late Olivia Newton-John.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Many American taxpayers might think this was just a do-good expenditure of no relevance to them.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025
This episode was shaping up to land high on the do-good side of the spectrum but possibly lower on entertainment value.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
His comments seemed to align with OpenAI’s original do-good nonprofit mission, established at its founding in 2015.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Our do-good philanthropic program really unites all our villages around this vision, which is to unlock the future of women and children wherever they are born.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 June 2024
Many people will recognize Buckner for her role in the classic Grease, playing Patty Simcox, the bubbly do-good cheerleader who was friends with Sandy, played by the late Olivia Newton-John.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-good
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Funding remains limited, often coming in small donations from philanthropic groups.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The group is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as one of the oldest philanthropic social groups in Carlsbad.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Decluttering your own home might not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials through donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Do-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-good. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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