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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
The mileage rate used when driving in service of charitable organizations will remain at 14 cents in 2025.
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Chapin's family also started a charitable foundation called Ethan’s Smile, which will fund scholarships for students in Skagit Valley, Washington, to the University of Idaho.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, for your charitable regift to be effective, some special language in the paperwork is required.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Chapin's family also started a charitable foundation called Ethan’s Smile, which will fund scholarships for students in Skagit Valley, Washington, to the University of Idaho.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Finally, for your charitable regift to be effective, some special language in the paperwork is required.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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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Welcome to our beautiful state parks, secretly targeted by Tallahassee to be improved through generous applications of asphalt.Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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This is good news for workers, however, some fear restaurant guests won't be as generous with tips under the new wage scale.Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
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Founders with degrees from prestigious universities often have an easier time securing funding for their big ideas, with strong alumni networks, bias toward top graduates, and access to university entrepreneurship programs each adding a rung to their ladder of success.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Rose Gold Luster/Brown shadow stick pictured above is easy to smudge for a soft finish.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ensure that organizational leadership has a deep understanding of sexism—both hostile and benevolent—and genderwashing.Susan Madsen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Online course listings enable faculty, students, and administrators to see which classes fill up the fastest and, by implication, which professors are perceived as benevolent and easygoing.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
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Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Smooth a small amount onto dry hair to revive soft definition in your second- or third-day curls.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Next, enjoy starters like the indulgent Baked Wild Mushroom Custard Tart with sautéed mushrooms and winter truffle, or a refined Dorset White Crab Tart with baby gem, avocado, King’s Imperial caviar, and Marie Rose sauce.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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International Delight Cold Foam Creamer With International Delight Cold Foam Creamer, coffee fans and flavor lovers can effortlessly elevate their at-home coffee creations with indulgent cold foam.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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