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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
Volunteer and community activities, positions in civic and charitable organizations, and information about their background, career or family should be part of the nomination.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The Jerusalem branch of the Vatican’s Caritas charitable federation named two of those killed as Saad Salameh, 60, and Fumayya Ayyad, 84, in a separate statement.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025
There are a number of prominent changes to charitable tax deduction rules, but the bigger story is how OBBBA overall will change charitable planning for some taxpayers.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The Duke Endowment has awarded more than $4 million to Atrium Health’s charitable foundation for several grants, one of which will establish rural North Carolina’s first virtual nursing facility.
—Chase Jordan
july 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The Jerusalem branch of the Vatican’s Caritas charitable federation named two of those killed as Saad Salameh, 60, and Fumayya Ayyad, 84, in a separate statement.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 17 July 2025
There are a number of prominent changes to charitable tax deduction rules, but the bigger story is how OBBBA overall will change charitable planning for some taxpayers.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The Duke Endowment has awarded more than $4 million to Atrium Health’s charitable foundation for several grants, one of which will establish rural North Carolina’s first virtual nursing facility.
—Chase Jordan
july 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charitable
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The new subsidies are more generous for low- and middle-income earners and are available to people with higher incomes who previously were ineligible.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Garcia is an easy piece to move because he's blocked by a lot of talent at the big league level.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Ohio State receivers making things look easy Shocker here: Jeremiah Smith is still really good at football.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Professor Skye, who provides rambling, philosophy-laden meditations on albums that might at first seem out of the wheelhouse of an aging French lecturer, if that benevolent teacher vibe is your thing.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
31 July 2025
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And its acknowledged leader, the United States, was a remarkably benevolent hegemon.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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The song now holds deeper meaning for her parents and little brother, Luca. Swifties around the world rallied to send Lily friendship bracelets — enough to fill seven pool noodles — along with cards, bedazzled mementos and soft cardigans.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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Each room of the historic guest house was transformed into a different Chanel mood—bouclé textures, blush tones, camellia accents, and soft jazz floating through the air.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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While ordering a large format cocktail may feel more indulgent, this isn’t always the case.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The right butter can add richness to baked goods, depth to sautéed dishes, and be downright indulgent on a thick slice of toast.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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