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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
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Looking Ahead to Impact More Lives Even after retirement, Dr. Larson continues his involvement with the National Academy of Engineering and supports various charitable initiatives.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Depending on the state, meat raffles are subject to charitable gambling laws.
—David Andreatta, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Proceeds support the Encinitas Rotary Club Foundation (501(c)(3), funding essential community service projects and charitable initiatives, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Looking Ahead to Impact More Lives Even after retirement, Dr. Larson continues his involvement with the National Academy of Engineering and supports various charitable initiatives.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Depending on the state, meat raffles are subject to charitable gambling laws.
—David Andreatta, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Proceeds support the Encinitas Rotary Club Foundation (501(c)(3), funding essential community service projects and charitable initiatives, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The benefits of shopping for Shark tools at Nordstrom include a generous return policy and access to steep discounts during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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News Of The Week Forbes released its annual list of America’s most generous philanthropists this month, and the lifetime giving of the nation’s top 25 philanthropists through December 30, 2024 rose to $241 billion–$30 billion more than last year’s total.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Apart from big technology firms (which are easier to decarbonize), large industrial companies that have engaged in the climate conversation have set mid-century targets.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s Three-Piece Mixing Bowls are durable, versatile, and easy to store.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Secret Societies and the Fight for Black Freedom Dating to the pre-Revolutionary era, mutual aid and benevolent societies supported Black Americans and the fight for civil rights and justice.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Feb. 2025
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Steves, with his impeccable recommendations, sensible budgeting options, and gently corny prose style, has served as the benevolent fairy godfather on more than one trip for me.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
19 Feb. 2025
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As for the future, Leopold suggests that soft skills will play a major role.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Their emphasis on key soft skill behaviors makes everybody in the organization much better—even the youngest, least experienced employees.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Etymological deep dives show that U.K. tabloids began using the term in the 2000s to report on the extravagant, indulgent, party-girl antics of the wives and girlfriends of World Cup players, including David Beckham’s pop-music star wife, Victoria.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Tom Sandoval’s arrival at The Traitors castle felt like when Sean Spicer popped up on Dancing With the Stars: distasteful, unnecessary, indulgent.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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