cruelty-free
adjective
cru·el·ty-free
ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē-ˈfrē 
: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals
cruelty-free cosmetics
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This drugstore alternative gives its prestige beauty competitors a run for their money with its long-wearing formulation, which is also vegan and cruelty-free.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Their vegan and cruelty-free offerings are designed to be inclusive, catering to diverse skin needs while maintaining a commitment to clean beauty.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Essence is a cruelty-free brand that’s recognized by PETA and does not test any of their products on animals.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The resort has adopted cruelty-free practices in the kitchen, such as not using shark fin, bird’s nest, or foie gras.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Their vegan and cruelty-free offerings are designed to be inclusive, catering to diverse skin needs while maintaining a commitment to clean beauty.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Essence is a cruelty-free brand that’s recognized by PETA and does not test any of their products on animals.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The resort has adopted cruelty-free practices in the kitchen, such as not using shark fin, bird’s nest, or foie gras.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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