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as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a charitable couple who have donated a sizable chunk of their fortune to the local university
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
her best friend, who was inclined towards a more charitable interpretation of her actions, let it pass
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Recent Examples of charitable
If Catholic Charities prevail in this case, that victory would likely extend to all organizations which, like Catholic Charities, engage in secular charitable work motivated by religious belief.
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program raised $1.87 million, the largest single-day charitable amount in the race’s history.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Nunn is also accused of neglecting to make monthly donations to charitable organizations and a state church organization on the church’s behalf.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
This might mean joining different business organizations, attending industry events outside your current sector or getting involved with charitable causes that align with your values.
—B.d. Dalton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program raised $1.87 million, the largest single-day charitable amount in the race’s history.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Nunn is also accused of neglecting to make monthly donations to charitable organizations and a state church organization on the church’s behalf.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
This might mean joining different business organizations, attending industry events outside your current sector or getting involved with charitable causes that align with your values.
—B.d. Dalton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Laigueglia Parts of the Riviera di Ponente, or Western Riviera, offer sandy beaches, one of the many attractions of the town of Laigueglia, whose seafront extends for a generous three kilometers.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Doing this to one of our closest allies, one always generous in aiding our defense and that sacrificed lives fighting for us, is outrageous.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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But where this Star truly shined (that was too easy) was in giving a despondent Cedrek a pep talk after his disastrous challenge performance.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Once in a while, technology still feels easy and—dare I co-opt the world from Apple's marketing department?—even magical.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Rande, 62, matched his wife's and daughter's soft elegance by wearing a classic black tux with a white collared shirt and back tie.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Keeping the skin moisturized can be helpful to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth and also to minimize the itching that may aggravate psoriasis.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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This evolution has given both heritage and emerging fragrance houses a long runway to push creative boundaries, crafting scents that feel indulgent yet refined.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Delicate, indulgent, and undeniably luxurious, caviar is a decadent addition to any dish—even dessert.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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