charitableness

noun

Definition of charitablenessnext
as in altruism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitableness
  1. altruism
  2. generosity
  3. tolerance
  4. magnanimity
  5. understanding
  6. patience
Noun
  • But there are also times when her altruism surely runs in short supply, and our queen’s gotta hit the road like any A-lister must.
    Nathan Smith, Vulture, 26 June 2024
  • Using the Hogan Values framework, people are higher or lower on motivators like power, hedonism, tradition, and altruism, among other things.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of altruism
Noun
  • In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society.
    Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of tolerance
Noun
  • Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 July 2024
  • This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
Definition of magnanimity
Noun
  • Don’t let negativity or lack of understanding stand in your way.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The team used the same strontium isotopes that were used to date the DNA samples to get a better understanding of the diversity and origins of Pompeii’s residents.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • Democratic government challenges our wisdom, our patience and our sense of fairness.
    Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Best show patience with young Buffs who’ll have to learn on the fly while traveling to hoops hornets nests such as Stillwater (Jan. 18), Tucson (Jan. 21), Lawrence (Feb. 11), Ames (Feb. 18) and Lubbock (March 5) this winter.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of patience
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