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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
On July 2, a rep for Swift told PEOPLE that the couple had made an astounding $26 million in donations to various charitable organizations.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The couple has made $26 million in donations to charitable organizations this week, including more New York charities.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The event also launches Giving 4th, a nationwide initiative encouraging Americans to support charitable organizations and volunteer in their communities in honor of the country's 250th birthday.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The following year, Madonna and her then-husband Ritchie took a humanitarian trip to the country, where the singer runs the charitable foundation Raising Malawi.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The couple has made $26 million in donations to charitable organizations this week, including more New York charities.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The event also launches Giving 4th, a nationwide initiative encouraging Americans to support charitable organizations and volunteer in their communities in honor of the country's 250th birthday.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The following year, Madonna and her then-husband Ritchie took a humanitarian trip to the country, where the singer runs the charitable foundation Raising Malawi.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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The expansion is possible because Hartford Hospital received a $250,000 grant through The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund by The Cigna Group Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group go to the Food4Health program.
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Andre Dowell is founder and president of the National Philanthropic Foundation, advancing philanthropic legacy, next generation leadership, and civic understanding.
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Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
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Getty Images for Shop the Sample Like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Shop The Sample offers generous discounts on high-end clothing.
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The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.
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Keep in mind that Santorini’s wine story is also an agricultural story, and Gaia makes that easier to feel.
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Dasilva said Donizete had been working in the US state of Georgia after fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
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Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
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The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
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Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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And after a few indulgent vacation meals, the adjustable drawstring waist feels particularly handy.
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The indulgent multicourse tasting menu shows no shortage of creative flair, offering up Chef Blease’s distinctive take on contemporary Californian cuisine, cleverly accented with Nordic, Japanese and French elements.
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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