beneficences

noun

plural of beneficence
as in contributions
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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  1. contributions
  2. donations
Noun
  • Qualifying low-income families would also receive additional monthly cash assistance and contributions to a college savings account.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Outside of her contributions to StyleCaster, Jessie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Journalism and has spent over a decade covering shopping articles for many top lifestyle publications, including PEOPLE, InStyle, Glamour, and more.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Other ways to help The shelter is also accepting donations of food, blankets, toys, treats and money as its resources become increasingly strained.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations
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“Beneficences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficences. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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