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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
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Although his output slowed in later years, Jones, a lifelong activist and supporter of Martin Luther King Jr., continued to contribute to charitable causes and worked on the soundtrack to the 2024 film Lola.
—Darlene Aderoju, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Kelleher, owner of David Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, is known for his charitable work in his community.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
These noble souls know that America’s strength has always come from the ability of its citizens to reach out to the world with charitable conviction, but also with humility.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Although his output slowed in later years, Jones, a lifelong activist and supporter of Martin Luther King Jr., continued to contribute to charitable causes and worked on the soundtrack to the 2024 film Lola.
—Darlene Aderoju, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Kelleher, owner of David Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, is known for his charitable work in his community.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
These noble souls know that America’s strength has always come from the ability of its citizens to reach out to the world with charitable conviction, but also with humility.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 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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Elysian Impact is the philanthropic arm of Elysian, a luxury lifestyle brand that supports women’s empowerment, and was created in partnership with DRC Ventures, a conservation platform founded by Dr. Christina Rahm.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Our library had a generous limit of 150 items per person.Courtenay Rudzinski, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
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Although the deal was revealed just three weeks after execs floated it during an earnings call, the generous timeline for closing it is designed to enable continuity.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Most of these tools aim to make life easier, more efficient, enjoyable, or fun.Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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And making the connection between the two icons — Callas and Jolie — was easy.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with every benevolent instinct of the human heart.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
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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
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When the foam subsides, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2024
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To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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While a pair of jeans or a warm winter jacket are the more obvious staples (don’t miss the very many Black Friday clothing deals happening), a big jewelry purchase can feel a bit indulgent.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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