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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
Eventually, Isla got a job with the Waves — as head of charitable endeavors — while her brothers Cam (Justin Theroux), Ness (Scott MacArthur), and Sandy (Drew Tarver), continued to run the team from the front office as president, General Manager, and Chief Financial Officer, respectively.
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EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Some do allow residency by charitable donation, or opening a bank account.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to the job cuts, the club has also taken the decision to end free lunches for staff, reduce executive bonuses and stop donations to certain charitable causes, according to Reuters.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
According to the team, the couple contributed to numerous charitable foundations in Northeast Ohio, including the Christopher Foundation, American Red Cross, The Cleveland Foundation, Mission Possible, Catholic Charities and the Geauga Family YMCA.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Some do allow residency by charitable donation, or opening a bank account.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to the job cuts, the club has also taken the decision to end free lunches for staff, reduce executive bonuses and stop donations to certain charitable causes, according to Reuters.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
According to the team, the couple contributed to numerous charitable foundations in Northeast Ohio, including the Christopher Foundation, American Red Cross, The Cleveland Foundation, Mission Possible, Catholic Charities and the Geauga Family YMCA.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 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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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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That happens sometimes – two people grow apart, and a quality that once was easy to overlook becomes an inflection point.—
Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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None of this is easy to watch for audiences who love animals, even if these unicorns are dark and fairly menacing in their appearance — not to mention perfectly capable of defending themselves.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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The benevolent master of ceremonies left a care kit beneath each audience member's seat for the nearly four-hour show.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Thai Buddhist lore, these trees, thousands of which spike Koh Samui, are home to benevolent spirits, says political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Japan’s Kyoto University.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by her search for soft and generously sized bath towels, Camille designed Body by Love to enhance our bathroom rituals.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Color choices include dun, icy blue, gray, Pacific blue, soft rose, and white.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Oscars should be long, indulgent, and for the fans; the ceremony happens once a year, and it should be staged at the same absurd scale as something like the Super Bowl.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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With limited spots and the most indulgent and private experiences at every turn, the 12-night trip starts at $188,888 per person, reflecting the lucky number 8 in Asian cultures.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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