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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a benevolent willingness to provide veterinary services to low-income families at greatly reduced prices
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a benevolent businessman who has donated money and time to helping inner-city youths
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Recent Examples of benevolent
Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane play the Oracles of the Sun and Moon, who read as a cross between mystical monks and benevolent guncles, kind enough to leave behind an enchanted key fob that makes the early going a little easier on Ellian.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
When the anxious Moon in your 6th House of Wellness aligns with benevolent Jupiter in your sharing sector, however, other people in your life are likely to sympathize with your challenges.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Many people believe that slavery in Latin America was a benevolent institution.
—Ana Lucia Araujo / Made By History, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
In recent years, the naive belief held by most Americans, that the Fed is an apolitical body of benevolent technocrats who would never use their immense, ring-of-Sauron-like power for anything but the good of humanity, has evaporated.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
When the anxious Moon in your 6th House of Wellness aligns with benevolent Jupiter in your sharing sector, however, other people in your life are likely to sympathize with your challenges.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Many people believe that slavery in Latin America was a benevolent institution.
—Ana Lucia Araujo / Made By History, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
In recent years, the naive belief held by most Americans, that the Fed is an apolitical body of benevolent technocrats who would never use their immense, ring-of-Sauron-like power for anything but the good of humanity, has evaporated.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Finally, for your charitable regift to be effective, some special language in the paperwork is required.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Along with her entrepreneurial and charitable work, Crawford continues to front various modeling campaigns, adding to her growing legacy.Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.Olivia White Michael Wiegand, Harvard Business Review, 26 Sep. 2024
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Elysian Impact is the philanthropic arm of Elysian, a luxury lifestyle brand that supports women’s empowerment, and was created in partnership with DRC Ventures, a conservation platform founded by Dr. Christina Rahm.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Some members of that crowd remain skeptical of Gabbard especially due to her past remarks about the Ukraine war that were sympathetic to Moscow and echoed by Russian state media — which has also praised her selection.Al Weaver, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard has been accused by public officials for voicing an anti-American agenda that hurts American interests, including blaming the U.S. for the war in Ukraine and being sympathetic to U.S. adversaries.Selina Wang, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Danville Boyle County Humane Society Holiday Party, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Join the local humane society for an evening partying with the pooches.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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In this context, Biden's pardon of his son can be viewed as a similarly humane and pragmatic decision.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolent. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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