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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
But their charitable work has not spared the two from criticism and controversy.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
In addition to performing, the BG Singers raise funds for charitable organizations.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The investigation went public in July after federal prosecutors empaneled a grand jury and issued subpoenas to several nonprofits and the Department of Economic and Community Development, the principal state conduit for delivering taxpayer money to charitable organizations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
In addition to performing, the BG Singers raise funds for charitable organizations.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
The investigation went public in July after federal prosecutors empaneled a grand jury and issued subpoenas to several nonprofits and the Department of Economic and Community Development, the principal state conduit for delivering taxpayer money to charitable organizations.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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And the event is completely philanthropic with millions raised so far for Virgin Unite, the National Tennis Foundation, and other impactful charities.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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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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IndyStar's environmental reporting project is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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This sequel includes a generous recap of the previous film’s story, based on ancient Chinese mythological characters and the 16th-century epic novel Investiture of the Gods.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Based on the stories of six 401(k) millionaires profiled below, saving a million dollars for retirement sounds easy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Sovereignty made his commanding ten-length victory in the Travers look easy.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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CEOs take on all sorts of personas, from the benevolent leader to the cutthroat business executive.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Its land is farmed communally, and its lord, Master Kent (Harry Melling), is a benevolent soul who prefers coaxing and rewarding to ordering and punishing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Its breathable, soft nature allows Savin to sink in without feeling stuck.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the seventh, rookie catcher Agustín Ramírez added insurance with a soft RBI single to center, scoring Marsee and pushing the lead to 5-3.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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This vegetarian lasagna dish is the most indulgent way to use fresh zucchini.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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His risotto, for instance, is made without any milk or solid cheese, its indulgent creaminess created rather through technique.—
Sal DiBenedetto,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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