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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a benevolent willingness to provide veterinary services to low-income families at greatly reduced prices
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a benevolent businessman who has donated money and time to helping inner-city youths
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Recent Examples of benevolent
Brendan Gleeson plays Ali Mac as a benevolent parent, the only person who ever fully understood her.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
With a benevolent billionaire in the governor’s office, a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse and a willing partner in City Hall, there has never been a better opportunity to right the past wrongs of racial discrimination.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Mutual growth is on the table when the Cancer moon teams up with benevolent Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Patton Oswalt voices Doodad, a benevolent wizard joining Deathstalker on his journey.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
With a benevolent billionaire in the governor’s office, a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse and a willing partner in City Hall, there has never been a better opportunity to right the past wrongs of racial discrimination.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Mutual growth is on the table when the Cancer moon teams up with benevolent Jupiter.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Patton Oswalt voices Doodad, a benevolent wizard joining Deathstalker on his journey.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolent
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Vettel is already known as a mentor for younger drivers, and his compassionate, veteran savvy would help any racing organization develop talent.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jess is compassionate and understanding.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the end, Planned Parenthood was permitted to stay at its location in The Village, which hosted a number of charitable outlets within Lilith, but artists were asked not to talk about the org.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm is absolutely a kinder, more compassionate man than his father.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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For one-of-a-kind British spots, shop The Royal Arcade and Burlington Arcade.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Funding remains limited, often coming in small donations from philanthropic groups.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The group is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as one of the oldest philanthropic social groups in Carlsbad.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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In retrospect, that jury seemed more sympathetic to the defense’s case than the one that ultimately found Wenger guilty after less than a full day of deliberation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Is that maybe there are some people within those intel agencies that aren't as sympathetic.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Authorities also found a bloody fingerprint on the truck’s tailgate, as well as Decker’s dog, which was taken to a humane society for care.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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The guillotine, after all, was designed as a humane means of dealing with the enemies of the revolution.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip There’s no quicker way to please a crowd than with Grandma’s cheese dip, and this recipe happens to include a generous helping of crab meat.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolent. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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