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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
But social mobility in this dog-eat-dog environment comes at a high price, one the benevolent Rastignac is initially unwilling to pay.
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Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
But statement that seems so benevolent can be anything but.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Maybe the universe wasn’t on her side—would a benevolent god send Russ Sutton onto Cherry’s path?
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for benevolent
Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
But statement that seems so benevolent can be anything but.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
With the eventual blessing of his benevolent landlords, Grattan has completely transformed the rental unit— widening doorways, upgrading electrical systems, and reimagining every wall and ceiling.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Maybe the universe wasn’t on her side—would a benevolent god send Russ Sutton onto Cherry’s path?
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for benevolent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benevolent
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Similarly, while conversational agents can reflect compassionate language, genuine compassion comes from a place of concern.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Advice on relationships, family, work and everyday life with practical, compassionate guidance and a touch of humor.—
R Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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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
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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
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Pause, cut the message down to what is clear and kind, then respond from the present instead of the undertow.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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And some were not kind to him on social media following the terrible first round.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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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
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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
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The movement’s professional class repeats it more or less daily on social media and in its network of sympathetic publications.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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This sends a signal along sensory nerve fibers to the autonomic nervous system, specifically the sympathetic branch, which is the same system that regulates your heart rate, sweat response and pupil dilation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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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
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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
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Last month, the House of Representatives agreed to do their bidding by tucking a provision in the Farm Bill that would abrogate state humane farming laws that ban gestation, veal, and battery crates.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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On its website, PETA recommends using the humane bug catcher, or using a cup and sheet of paper when trying to remove a large bug from a home, rather than killing it.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Benevolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolent. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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