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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
For Hindus, Diwali is also a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), according to the Hindu American Foundation.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
The purpose of the nonprofit corporation is charitable, religious, educational, and literary, according to the filing.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Along with stiffer penalties for violent criminal acts and a crackdown on homelessness, the bill limits charitable bail organizations to bond payments of less than $5,000 and bans them from posting bail for defendants accused of violent crime.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
As reported, the brand has pledged to donate 10 percent of sales from the Save Venice capsule to support its charitable initiatives throughout 2024.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
The purpose of the nonprofit corporation is charitable, religious, educational, and literary, according to the filing.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Along with stiffer penalties for violent criminal acts and a crackdown on homelessness, the bill limits charitable bail organizations to bond payments of less than $5,000 and bans them from posting bail for defendants accused of violent crime.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
As reported, the brand has pledged to donate 10 percent of sales from the Save Venice capsule to support its charitable initiatives throughout 2024.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 30 Oct. 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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In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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At a competitive price and 27% discount, this SSD also comes with a generous five-year warranty, providing peace of mind.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But because pressured waterfowl aren’t easy to fool, hunters have been trying to perfect the art of decoy deception to swing the odds in their favor.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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To make this easier, appointments are not required.Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Many people believe that slavery in Latin America was a benevolent institution.Ana Lucia Araujo / Made by History, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Let go of the past and tone down indulgent behavior.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Curry’s Jamaican heritage inspires a menu that feels both indulgent and approachable.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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