Thesaurus results for BENEFICENCES

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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The union and its affiliated Our Schools PAC reported $620,000 in direct contributions to district candidates, but groups opposed to the union’s influence have spent far more.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

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Thompson has criticized the self-funding, while Jones has fired back by pointing at the incumbent’s history of accepting corporate donations.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
But Calvo, who was then running for mayor, personally contributed two separate $395 donations to help pay for her campaign door hangers, according to public records.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

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