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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
If Catholic Charities prevail in this case, that victory would likely extend to all organizations which, like Catholic Charities, engage in secular charitable work motivated by religious belief.
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program raised $1.87 million, the largest single-day charitable amount in the race’s history.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Nunn is also accused of neglecting to make monthly donations to charitable organizations and a state church organization on the church’s behalf.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
This might mean joining different business organizations, attending industry events outside your current sector or getting involved with charitable causes that align with your values.
—B.d. Dalton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
The Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program raised $1.87 million, the largest single-day charitable amount in the race’s history.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Nunn is also accused of neglecting to make monthly donations to charitable organizations and a state church organization on the church’s behalf.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
This might mean joining different business organizations, attending industry events outside your current sector or getting involved with charitable causes that align with your values.
—B.d. Dalton, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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This structuring approach leverages the power of philanthropic capital to enable organizations with differing risk and return objectives to invest alongside each other while still achieving their own objectives.—
Keith Ippel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Forbes 400 2024 Philanthropy Breakdown For the fifth year in a row, the most philanthropic member of The Forbes 400 by percentage of net worth donated is hedge fund founder George Soros, who has given away 74% of his fortune.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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Yeah, well, thank you for having me on and thank you for that really generous introduction.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of all the airlines, Alaska and Hawaiian offer the most generous commitments.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
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Though the dropper is easy to use, the brand also sells a massaging applicator, which maximizes distribution and blood flow.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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The proliferation of issue-position groups is made easier by the ability to quickly find and connect with people who share your views via the internet and social media.—
Jen Cole Wright,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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All while navigating the final stint on the soft tire for over 20 laps and keeping a surging Lando Norris behind him, not once losing his concentration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The women on board could soon be heard whooping in joy as three massive parachutes deployed after about nine minutes into the flight and the capsule made a soft landing two minutes later in the desert, sending up plumes of dust.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The event’s interactive village will be a sensory overload of Miami flavor—from local artisans and designers to pop-up tastings of the city’s boldest, most indulgent flavors.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This evolution has given both heritage and emerging fragrance houses a long runway to push creative boundaries, crafting scents that feel indulgent yet refined.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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