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
Before her breakout role as Patty Simcox — Rydell High's perky, do-good cheerleader — in Grease, Susan Buckner held the title of Miss Washington in 1971 and competed for her state at the following year's Miss America competition.
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Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
Inside the suite, there’s a wellness box with do-good potions like Vitamin C supplements, electrolytes and Ketone.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This was the beginning of America’s comforting (albeit mythic) ideal of national greatness: selling the nation, and then the wider world, on the image of a young country that was the home of a do-good, upright, generous-hearted, exceptional people.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Target is aiming to stop that trajectory with a new do-good program.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2025
Nowadays, it’s typically created in a lab and is often combined with other do-good ingredients in serums and cleansers to deliver smoother skin results.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
His day job is at a do-good social institute for metro area residents, founded by former Gdańsk mayor Paweł Adamowicz.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 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
Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
Inside the suite, there’s a wellness box with do-good potions like Vitamin C supplements, electrolytes and Ketone.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This was the beginning of America’s comforting (albeit mythic) ideal of national greatness: selling the nation, and then the wider world, on the image of a young country that was the home of a do-good, upright, generous-hearted, exceptional people.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Target is aiming to stop that trajectory with a new do-good program.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2025
Nowadays, it’s typically created in a lab and is often combined with other do-good ingredients in serums and cleansers to deliver smoother skin results.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025
His day job is at a do-good social institute for metro area residents, founded by former Gdańsk mayor Paweł Adamowicz.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-good
Adjective
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Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.—
Andre Dowell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Carrying forward the philanthropic aspect of the partnership, $1 from every purchase in the Pride Collection will support EJAF’s mission to help end AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma around the world.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Then, in November 2024, Abu Safiya was reportedly injured in his office during an Israeli quadcopter strike, resulting in shrapnel injuries to his thigh and back that caused serious bleeding, according to the humanitarian NGO MedGlobal.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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And alongside him emerged his wife at the time, Delia del Carril, who actively led the effort to fulfill this humanitarian commitment.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Do-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-good. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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