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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
This season, the Mavericks have deepened their benevolent efforts across the KC community by partnering with four local non-profits: Wayside Waifs, Variety KC, Giving the Basics and Operation Breakthrough.
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Ben Delaforest, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
At the heart of his own clairvoyance and mediumship was an understanding that God was benevolent — too good to ever create something so awful as hell or eternal damnation.
—Elizabeth Garner Masarik / Made By History, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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Ben Delaforest, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.
—Terry Flores, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
At the heart of his own clairvoyance and mediumship was an understanding that God was benevolent — too good to ever create something so awful as hell or eternal damnation.
—Elizabeth Garner Masarik / Made By History, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolent
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Similarly, Thomas Insel, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, has emphasized the need for a system that prioritizes both effective treatment and compassionate care.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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During Trump's first term, Johnson successfully advocated for dozens of commutations, pardons, and compassionate releases.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Only his charitable contributions were signed and dated, said Lanham, his business partner.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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When the Mickeys refuse to attack, and instead opt to communicate with the native creatures, their efforts to broker peace spark a rebellion amongst the humans, leading to Marshall’s death, the demolition of the printer, and a kinder, more cooperative future for the faraway community.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s an energy throughout that feels like the spirit of Dolly Parton herself: Warm, kind, hopeful, determined.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rather than ‘doing good’ with a one-time injection of funds, this model allows philanthropic capital to regenerate over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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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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Some also noted the irony of an act that is perceived to be sympathetic to neo-Nazism to be playing a hall honoring U.S. Veterans.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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After Roya appeals to a sympathetic American journalist to write about their plight, the story becomes an international media sensation.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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The most common sources for acquiring dogs include breeders (34%), animal shelters/humane societies (23%), friends/relatives (20%), private parties (12%), and strays (6%).—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The theory was that a smaller facility was more humane.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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At 80, Gaines has eyes that are clear and discerning, his generous and direct demeanor giving away his decades-long experience as an educator.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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