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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
Former Jackson Health Foundation COO Charmaine Gatlin pled guilty to bilking millions in charity funds.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
And though some decry his charity as publicity stunts, many have benefited from sudden infusions of cash or medical help.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Those games attracted an average of 40,000 paying customers, but the scheme prompted an enormous backlash, with some fan groups campaigning to raise money for charity instead.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The beloved actor, 99, recently reflected on his life’s work while hosting Vandy High Tea, a charity event raising funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum, which is currently in development, alongside his wife, Arlene Silver.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
And though some decry his charity as publicity stunts, many have benefited from sudden infusions of cash or medical help.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Those games attracted an average of 40,000 paying customers, but the scheme prompted an enormous backlash, with some fan groups campaigning to raise money for charity instead.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The beloved actor, 99, recently reflected on his life’s work while hosting Vandy High Tea, a charity event raising funds to benefit The Van Dyke Endowment of the Arts and the Dick Van Dyke Museum, which is currently in development, alongside his wife, Arlene Silver.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charity
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Lebda’s impact extended beyond the business community, through philanthropy and other projects, such as serving as co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Florida International University graduate has worked for Google’s philanthropy arm for the past 13 years in disaster response and most recently disseminating grants across the Americas, but left his job earlier this month to hit the campaign trail full-time.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Keaton’s contributions to her look in Annie Hall caused a conflict with the film’s costume designer, Ruth Morley, who initially envisioned a character who wasn’t so fully formed from a style perspective.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps some of his biggest contributions came off the ice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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As Shiva, Afshari is a revelation of steely resolve, a pragmatist who holds fast to her conciliatory principles until a final scene that pushes her capacity for mercy to its limits.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wounded and bewildered, Theresa vows—silently—never to have that feeling again, never to be at anyone else’s mercy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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What may seem like a spontaneous act of kindness—or a bargain—can quickly turn into a serious financial and emotional commitment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Her leadership and kindness have made a lasting impact on our school community.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Any book that centers love, friendship, dependence, entwinement, with humor, grace, sadness, pathos, that has such immense warmth and care at the core, is the best kind of book to me.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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The podcast focuses on all things relationships — from her personal stories about dating, friendships and families, to interviews with experts in wellness, career, food, fitness and spirituality.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Swift captioned her GoFundMe donation Taylor Swift is helping out a young fan in need.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Or our friends might simply offer sympathy and assure us that all would be well—a meaningless consolation, intended only to force us to focus our attention elsewhere.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The writer-director doesn’t solicit sympathy for Polly (played by Dakota Fanning) or impose meaning on her suffering.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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When Balistreri's Bluemound Inn posted the news on Facebook, customers and former employees replied to that posting with fond memories and praise for the restaurateur's warmth and generosity.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your generosity to his siblings in times of need has nothing to do with him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Charity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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