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as in philanthropy
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity
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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state
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as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
can't you show a little charity to a guy who's the first to admit he's not perfect?
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
his charity is such that he's a sucker for every panhandler's tale of woe
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
Lincoln's famous promise that the period of Reconstruction would be marked by "charity for all"
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Recent Examples of charity
The charity, of which Charles is patron, is celebrating 125 years this year.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Since opening four years ago, Brain Freeze Daiquiri has popped up at food festivals in Topeka and markets in Lawrence to charity events hosted by Travis Kelce.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
And some studies have found that cash transfers are more effective than government benefits, aid or charity.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The actor is being highlighted for his work with his LGBTQ charity The Shameless Fund.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Since opening four years ago, Brain Freeze Daiquiri has popped up at food festivals in Topeka and markets in Lawrence to charity events hosted by Travis Kelce.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
And some studies have found that cash transfers are more effective than government benefits, aid or charity.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The actor is being highlighted for his work with his LGBTQ charity The Shameless Fund.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charity
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Her push comes as conditions unique to women receive only 2% of private health investment and federal research funds shrink, leaving philanthropy to spotlight gaps and pressure governments and donors to act.—
Glenn Gamboa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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La Jolla philanthropy group Las Patronas donated a bocce ball set.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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In Miller’s contribution to Media Hostages, Unset Blvd, Davis and her identity as the only Black woman in the game are the main subject.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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This seemingly random act of kindness is not without strings, as DeMille alludes to working together more in the future.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
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In this screen-free environment, the two narrators meet and form a friendship that strengthens them both.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Finally, once the full moon in Capricorn arrives to close out the month, a friendship, long-term goal or group dynamic becomes crystal clear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Blue Origin's chief competitor SpaceX, offered his sympathy.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Cesar's family and friends during this very sad time.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Charity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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