cruelty-free

adjective

Definition of cruelty-freenext
as in charitable

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Recent Examples of cruelty-free According to Okoaskin, the formula is made for most skin types and is vegan and cruelty-free. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The owners, Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten, have a moral commitment to cruelty-free cooking. — Benjamin Moser, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The bar is plant-based and cruelty-free, and one is the equivalent of 16 12-ounce bottles of liquid body wash. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruelty-free
  1. charitable
  2. altruistic
  3. selfless
  4. philanthropic
  5. humanitarian
  6. unselfish
  7. liberal
  8. noble
Adjective
  • The cast and crew filmed a charity auction scene to put the spotlight on Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For a business leader in a similar position with resources available to them, the starting point for corporate charitable giving is understanding what the nonprofit organization needs and where the business can contribute effectively.
    — Kenneth Coffey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • And Sanders is credited as an altruistic, creative genius by diners, influencers and the media.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On a more altruistic front, Leighton also stands ready to end a gruesome pandemic in another world, turning up with vaccines and medications like a multidimensional DoorDash service.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of altruistic
Adjective
  • Because the idea that Carla’s character would challenge the selfless-mother stereotype is compelling, the show’s razor-thin characterization of her is frustrating.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Last week, Finn was honored for his selfless service, courage and compassion by the mayor, township committee and the police chief.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of selfless
Adjective
  • Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of philanthropic
Adjective
  • The subsequent Israel-Hamas war has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The conflict created one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters, and killed more than 150,000 people.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • Atlanta plays unselfish basketball, but sticks largely to its starters; Golden State has more of an all-hands-on-deck arrangement.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lewandowski's unselfish pass to a wide-open Haile-Selassie at the back post capped the scoring in the 88th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of unselfish
Adjective
  • Because the right is viewed as divisive by liberal corporations, and the left is viewed as empathetic common sense.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This process is evident in Egypt and Turkey, where declining mosque attendance has accompanied the growing appeal of liberal values, particularly secularism.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • In the cursed days of auto-sync, pre-mixed sets, and the celebrity spinner, few have done as much to defend the noble art of the DJ as Felix Manuel, aka Djrum, a selector who combines galactically expansive taste with equally vast technical skill.
    — Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026
  • They are fueled by the noble goal of encouraging healthy habits but run the risk of feeling accusatory, rendering the subject unbroachable.
    — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of noble

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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruelty-free. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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