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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
All nonprofit assets unrelated to governance should be fairly valued and required to transfer to a new, fully independent charitable entity dedicated to maximizing public benefit.
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Orson Aguilar, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Bringing the cigar bar concept to Big Rock stems from Celani’s and Bergamo’s Cars & Cigars event with a charitable arm.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Orson Aguilar, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Bringing the cigar bar concept to Big Rock stems from Celani’s and Bergamo’s Cars & Cigars event with a charitable arm.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Buckingham, on her part, just wants to know the whereabouts of Rak and to go forward with other charitable efforts.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The charitable event, which launched in 2006 as an offshoot of the 24 Hour Plays project, has strict rules.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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When a wage proposal this significant is combined with zero-premium healthcare and generous retirement contributions, there is no question who is responsible for this ongoing strike: Teamsters Local 25 and its president Tom Mari.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But gamblers are required to keep up with their losses themselves—and the IRS often asks them to back up those claims, something that’s not always easy.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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This foldable stool is easy to move and store for extra table space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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The finish is sleek with a soft sheen, and a subtle silver mountain logo sits just below the stainless steel rim.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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These attempts to reshape the narrative around China’s actions go way beyond cultural soft power.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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Think of it as dessert in a cup—rich, slightly sweet, and delightfully indulgent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Dinner at River & Rail is indulgent and locally sourced (think fresh trout and house charcuterie).—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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