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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
the town library stays open primarily through beneficences from concerned residents
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as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
a religious leader whose beneficence is felt by all who meet him
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Recent Examples of beneficence
Christmastime in 1960s Japan Julia Métraux December 20, 2022
In the years following World War II, the Japanese people looked to Santa Claus as a symbol of not just kindness and beneficence, but of modernity.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Nearly 5 million borrowers – also about 10% – have benefited from loan beneficence.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The target principle of medicine must be a higher standard: beneficence.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 20 July 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Nearly 5 million borrowers – also about 10% – have benefited from loan beneficence.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The target principle of medicine must be a higher standard: beneficence.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 20 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficence
Noun
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Considering how Walker slogged through last season and how he’s bounced between the rotation and bullpen, the outing underscored his contributions over the first two months.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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According to county records, Tucker made a $2,000 donation to Rackauckas’ campaign in August 2018, after he’d been assigned to investigate the leak.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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On Tuesday at Colonial, Murray’s mother, father and sister will formally make a $20,000 donation to the Ben Hogan foundation; Hogan’s father died of suicide when the future legend of golf was 9.—
Mac Engel
May 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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Outfielder Jake Fraley hasn’t played since Tuesday night with left calf tenderness.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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That my son was loved, and held, and bathed by this woman with such tenderness brought the tears back all over again.—
Domenica Ruta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Beneficence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficence. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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