DO-GOOD Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

do-good

adjective

ˈdü-ˌgu̇d

Definition of do-good

as in philanthropic

having or showing a concern for the welfare of others a do-good social program that never worked out in the way that was intended

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Recent Examples of do-good Even still, a year-long do-good campaign might not win over the legion of LeBron haters that have developed since his 2010 heel turn. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 Before her breakout role as Patty Simcox — Rydell High's perky, do-good cheerleader — in Grease, Susan Buckner held the title of Miss Washington in 1971 and competed for her state at the following year's Miss America competition. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle. — Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026 Inside the suite, there’s a wellness box with do-good potions like Vitamin C supplements, electrolytes and Ketone. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Target is aiming to stop that trajectory with a new do-good program. — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2025 Nowadays, it’s typically created in a lab and is often combined with other do-good ingredients in serums and cleansers to deliver smoother skin results. — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2025 His day job is at a do-good social institute for metro area residents, founded by former Gdańsk mayor Paweł Adamowicz. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 This episode was shaping up to land high on the do-good side of the spectrum but possibly lower on entertainment value. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025

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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

Few people are as involved in as many different charitable endeavors as Andrea Massey-Farrell.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
The funding marks the first substantial philanthropic pledge toward the mayor’s plan, which city leaders hope to pay for by using a combination of tax dollars and charitable contributions.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of charitable

Adjective

Fraying lifeline Barred from legally working in Bangladesh, Rohingya depend almost entirely on humanitarian assistance.

— Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Democratic senators and humanitarian groups questioned whether the cuts to the civilian protection personnel also contributed to the school tragedy.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanitarian

Adjective

The new movie follows a benevolent ex-pilot named Hig (Jacob Elordi) who, after losing his wife during a catastrophic global pandemic, lives out in the wilderness with his dog, Jasper, and ornery isolationist pal Bangley (Josh Brolin).

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
City leaders agree large, unsupervised gatherings could put kids at risk even if most attendees are there for benevolent reasons.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of benevolent

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