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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
And in the last decade or so, after Cohan sold to Joe Lacob and the Warriors leaped to a whole new level, Al was the franchise’s benevolent father figure.
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Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving with every benevolent instinct of the human heart.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane play the Oracles of the Sun and Moon, who read as a cross between mystical monks and benevolent guncles, kind enough to leave behind an enchanted key fob that makes the early going a little easier on Ellian.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
When the anxious Moon in your 6th House of Wellness aligns with benevolent Jupiter in your sharing sector, however, other people in your life are likely to sympathize with your challenges.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving with every benevolent instinct of the human heart.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane play the Oracles of the Sun and Moon, who read as a cross between mystical monks and benevolent guncles, kind enough to leave behind an enchanted key fob that makes the early going a little easier on Ellian.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
When the anxious Moon in your 6th House of Wellness aligns with benevolent Jupiter in your sharing sector, however, other people in your life are likely to sympathize with your challenges.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolent
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Finally, for your charitable regift to be effective, some special language in the paperwork is required.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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After a brief intermission—where Kimmel and special guests RZA, Billie Eilish, and Finneas highlighted the charitable work of Homeboy Industries and Support And Feed—Metallica superfan Jason Momoa brought the band back out with a heartfelt, personal introduction.Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month the singer was spotted cheering on her beau with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and was praised for her kind interaction with fans.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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During this stressful season, Melissa asks people to be kind.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.Olivia White Michael Wiegand, Harvard Business Review, 26 Sep. 2024
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Some were sympathetic to WBD’s argument that art should be separated from politics.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Likes, shares, and sympathetic comments lend a veneer of credibility to content that is, at its core, shallow or outright false.Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Turner's humane education lesson, featuring two live animals, has become a tradition in the Franklin community over the years.Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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While the sheer number of executions in the U.S. has slowed to a trickle, the process has become less humane.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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