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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
After repeatedly refusing to pay the city, I was presented with an opportunity to make a charitable donation in exchange for the case being dismissed.
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Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Restaurants and resorts around the city and throughout Central Florida are celebrating Memorial Day weekend with fun events and specials, as well as discounts for and charitable efforts toward military personnel and nonprofits that support them.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The club’s charitable foundation has a permanent presence here and the winger takes part in a question and answer session with girls from year seven (typically ages 11 and 12), then plays a bit of football.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Plus, a charitable component will allow the good work of Pride LIVE!
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Restaurants and resorts around the city and throughout Central Florida are celebrating Memorial Day weekend with fun events and specials, as well as discounts for and charitable efforts toward military personnel and nonprofits that support them.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
The club’s charitable foundation has a permanent presence here and the winger takes part in a question and answer session with girls from year seven (typically ages 11 and 12), then plays a bit of football.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Plus, a charitable component will allow the good work of Pride LIVE!
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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For estate planners, CPAs, and financial advisors, the key takeaway is that tax tools should serve philanthropic intent, not drive it.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is the president of the New England Patriots Foundation, one of several philanthropic arms of the Kraft empire.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The zoom ring is generous in size while the manual focus ring is quite narrow, so gloved use of the lens may be an issue.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Whether spending time at the beach, in the backyard, or camping, this nifty outdoor find features a fiberglass rod that’s easy to stick in the ground.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Reconstituting the nation’s storm-prediction resources won’t be easy.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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New Delhi and Islamabad found a way to de-escalate, stop the fighting and move toward a future that will hopefully be more benevolent than the past.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Their expensive quest is financially backed by a seemingly benevolent billionaire Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), who has his own reasons for helping Luke and Charlotte.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Since then, only a few structural modifications and modern changes have been made—wood-burning stoves were replaced by propane heaters, and horses and mules were swapped for llamas (their feet are softer and less damaging to the ground).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Some reactions might be softer and less pronounced, while others could be obsessive and overwhelming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Insignia embroidered cushions give an almost medieval take on luxury; while retro dial phones, Marshall radios and C.E. Bigelow and Ortigia bath products give an indulgent touch in the bathrooms (teal subway tiles and power showers also add to this luxe feel).—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as an indulgent midnight snack, is there?—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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