Thesaurus results for CONTRIBUTION

contribution

noun

ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən

Definition of contribution

as in donation

a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in

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Recent Examples of contribution Natasha, in competition, won a Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution for cinematographer Jürgen Jürges, the man responsible for most of those 700 hours of footage. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 The Cinecon Legacy Award is an honor given by the Cinecon Classic Film Festival to entertainment professionals for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the motion picture and entertainment industries. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 The award is given to those with impressive bodies of work that have changed the landscape of film through their contribution either on or off screen. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026 Uihlein backed a Bailey opponent in the March primary, though late last month Uihlein gave Bailey a token $6,900 contribution. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution

donation

Noun

Follower donations and a sponsorship from Sticker Savages helped keep the project funded.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
Sticker donations from followers and a sponsorship from Sticker Savages helped fund the effort.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026