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.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Target is aiming to stop that trajectory with a new do-good program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Target is aiming to stop that trajectory with a new do-good program.
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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.
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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
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Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
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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.
Adjective
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At least seven of those winners started charitable foundations, and all nine have made significant gifts to local causes.
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Some said a heartfelt card is enough, while others suggested a charitable donation.
Adjective
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Dasilva said Donizete had been working in the US state of Georgia after fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
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Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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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.
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“Do-good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-good. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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