cruelty-free

Definition of cruelty-freenext

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Recent Examples of cruelty-free Vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested, what’s not to love? Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 The fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, use cotton wicks, and are made without phthalates or lead. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 These lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, and they’re made without fragrances and parabens. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 The dye is vegan, cruelty-free, and also free of ammonia, PPD, and peroxide. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
Adjective
  • Adebayo will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, and the NBA will make a $100,000 charitable donation on his behalf.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 May 2026
  • Some items may have financial value, some may have sentimental value, and some may create tax, appraisal, or charitable deduction questions.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Adjective
  • On a more altruistic note, the owners of the lodge are incredibly committed to their local community, supporting them through the Mukwa River Lodge School of Music and Art, which provides education, arts, and skills development to children in surrounding villages.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • The lawsuit accuses Altman and his top lieutenant, Greg Brockman, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the San Francisco company’s founding mission to be an altruistic steward of a revolutionary technology.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • The following case studies demonstrate that this type of selfless dedication was far from unique.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
  • Without Shughart and Gordon's selfless sacrifice, Durant likely would have been murdered by the mob.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Adjective
  • About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Speaking shortly after returning from a humanitarian visit to Ituri Province, Greg Ramm, DRC country director for the organization Save the Children, said their teams are working alongside local authorities to deliver basic supplies like disinfectant and chlorine to clinics.
    Erikas Mwisi, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
  • On Wednesday, federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment for murder against Raúl Castro for his involvement in the 1996 shoot-down of two unarmed planes from Miami on a humanitarian mission to rescue Cuban migrants lost at sea.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • However, the unselfish captain has led the MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.
    Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 15 May 2026
  • And a large part of being great is living and being unselfish.
    New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • So there’s just so much that feels like this new barrier to the whole process of a liberal-arts education.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
  • Lynn expressed to me some concern that attacking liberal targets would push them away, rather than converting them.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Adjective
  • All kinds of people forged unity out of noble ideals (community, sovereignty, freedom) and also out of less noble ones (racial and other exclusions and fierce anti-British sentiments).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • His intentions are noble, but poor execution and over-reliance on chance undermine his efforts.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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