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Recent Examples of do-gooder
The notion of a virtuous do-gooder saving the day is too simplistic for this story.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
JPMorgan Chase’s Strategic and Resiliency Initiative is do-gooder capital to suit the latest trends.
—Adam Lashinsky, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
But Boome, the prosecutor, rejected the characterizations of Santos as a compassionate do-gooder.
—St. John Barned-Smith, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2023
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
JPMorgan Chase’s Strategic and Resiliency Initiative is do-gooder capital to suit the latest trends.
—Adam Lashinsky, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Onscreen, Evans’s Mike Tyler instead takes a more self-destructive route — at times, equal parts hilarious and harrowing — preoccupied by his public image and being perceived as a righteous do-gooder.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
But Boome, the prosecutor, rejected the characterizations of Santos as a compassionate do-gooder.
—St. John Barned-Smith, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-gooder
Noun
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Value for money has been next to nil and even an eternal optimist would be hard-pressed to visualise a redemption arc.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Every time an incident like this happens, the optimist in me thinks, perhaps this will be a turning point.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alexi’s tutu-twirling positivity should not be confused with Pollyanna, nor her quirky insights with naiveté.—
Rich Roll,
Outside,
26 Aug. 2025
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During the festival, those attending can enjoy a selection of beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, along with offerings from other local St. Charles breweries, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gym spans nearly a full floor and goes well beyond the usual, with Technogym equipment, Peloton bikes, a Frame reformer, and a Forme mirror, plus details like eucalyptus towels and energy-boosting snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Elected as a moderate supporting opening charter schools, with student interests and better educational outcomes as his central focus, Melvoin has served as a thoughtful reformer for eight years.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The actress puts her Broadway chops to good use as the ambitious perfectionist (and Barbra Streisand obsessive) Rachel Berry on Glee, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the role.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kurtz said the partners are all perfectionists, and that carries over to their cup quality.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Do-gooder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-gooder. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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