cruelty-free

adjective

cru·​el·​ty-free ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē-ˈfrē How to pronounce cruelty-free (audio)
: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals
cruelty-free cosmetics

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Enter Soft Services’ vegan and cruelty-free Carea cream body lotion ($40). Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Medik8: Take advantage of Medik8's Small Business Saturday sale and get up to 30% off their vegan and cruelty-free skincare products. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024 The vegan and cruelty-free skincare products will have your skin glowing without making a big dent in your wallet during a very pricey time of the year. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 Made with a vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free blend of coconut, jojoba, and grapeseed oils, use this post-mani to ensure your set looks bomb—or any time to keep your nails and cuticles healthy. Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cruelty-free 

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cruelty-free was in 1983

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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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