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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
Paula Keeler, 74, took a break from her recent shift inspecting produce to discuss the organization’s beneficence.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
As a result, the National Research Act of 1974 led to the Belmont Report, which identified ethical principles essential to human research: respect for persons, beneficence and justice.
—Christine Coughlin, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Professional guidelines, such as those set by the American Psychological Association, emphasize the principles of integrity, justice and beneficence.
—Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
As a result, the National Research Act of 1974 led to the Belmont Report, which identified ethical principles essential to human research: respect for persons, beneficence and justice.
—Christine Coughlin, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Professional guidelines, such as those set by the American Psychological Association, emphasize the principles of integrity, justice and beneficence.
—Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficence
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her kindness extended to her coworkers at Walmart.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The pair are remembered by the company for their kindness, generosity and support for local organizations such as the Ehloe Hospital, the Chico Police Business Support Team and Chico’s Elk Lodge.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Political donation records list his home in Oregon as recently as late 2023.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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Filled with action and adrenaline, the film stays at a fever pitch for most of its duration, only taking brief breaks to showcase the tenderness of the relationship between Riley (Devery Jacobs) and Amanda (Kudakwashe Rutendo).—
Quispe López,
Them.,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Beneficence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficence. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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