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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
Oklahoma Voice is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026
And academic medical centers tend to have more charity care programs that help uninsured patients lower their bills.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Kind-hearted folks keep telling Miss Manners that donating to charity in other people’s honor should, in effect, replace the custom of giving presents.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The United States’ new approach to foreign aid brings the nation in line with authoritarian countries that have historically prioritized strategy over charity.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026
And academic medical centers tend to have more charity care programs that help uninsured patients lower their bills.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Kind-hearted folks keep telling Miss Manners that donating to charity in other people’s honor should, in effect, replace the custom of giving presents.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The United States’ new approach to foreign aid brings the nation in line with authoritarian countries that have historically prioritized strategy over charity.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charity
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The millions in funding included philanthropy, funding for upkeep of Fair Park and rent to the city with funds going toward Fair Park improvements.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vargo credits the Eskenazis for raising the bar for philanthropy in Indianapolis.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mexico is traditionally the second biggest supplier of oil to Havana after Venezuela – but supplies from Caracas have already been disrupted following the capture by US special forces of its President Nicolas Maduro, making Mexico’s contribution even more vital.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the contributions of new signings and players returning from absences were enough to get Palace over the line.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The word itself is defined as mercy or leniency.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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After all, Jesus had just finished praising gentleness, mercy, and peace.—
Emily Chamlee-Wright,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Values of inclusivity, values of diversity and kindness.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, to date, the relationship has been the best, as it has been adorned with love, kindness, joy and fulfillment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Galentine's Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13 to honor female friendships.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Companies quietly avoid conflict while seeking favor with ornate gifts, large donations to the president’s pet projects and strategic deployments of CEOs to the Oval Office.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The timing is especially odd for Horvath, who has been steadily amassing endorsements and donations for her reelection bid representing a supervisorial district covering the Westside and San Fernando Valley.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kotb anchored a segment about the support Savannah Guthrie is receiving from fellow media figures like CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King and ABC World News Tonight‘s David Muir, both of whom were shown expressing their sympathy for Savannah Guthrie on their respective shows on rival networks.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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My family's sympathies go out to the Hamilton family.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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San Diego has a long tradition of civic generosity.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your generosity and creativity are in charge as surprising Uranus shifts direct in your 10th House of Authority.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Charity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charity. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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