cruelty-free

adjective

cru·​el·​ty-free ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē-ˈfrē How to pronounce cruelty-free (audio)
: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals
cruelty-free cosmetics

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Over the course of the last 10 years, the cruelty-free company expanded its reach. Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 As well as being a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, DE has become a fan-favorite for people with sensitive skin. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 What’s more, this cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic cream is also infused with oat extract and silver mushroom. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024 Using a five-point rating scale, the platform evaluates cosmetics companies’ performances across environmental, animal welfare and labor issues, from being vegan and cruelty-free to climate impact and human rights. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cruelty-free 

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cruelty-free was in 1983

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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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