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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Awarded at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, the Kennedy Center Honors recognize the lifetime achievements of artists who have made profound contributions to the cultural life in America.
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Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Tourism and travel contributed $1.3 billion to Rwanda’s economy in 2024, a new high according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the body expects tourism’s contribution to the economy to rise by 13% this year.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In addition to hosting the show, Trump is producing the Kennedy Center Honors, which recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to American culture through performing arts.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Support for the Dispatch comes from Bader Philanthropies, Zilber Family Foundation, Journal Foundation, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and individual contributions to theJournal Sentinel Community-Funded Journalism Project.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Tourism and travel contributed $1.3 billion to Rwanda’s economy in 2024, a new high according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the body expects tourism’s contribution to the economy to rise by 13% this year.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In addition to hosting the show, Trump is producing the Kennedy Center Honors, which recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to American culture through performing arts.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Support for the Dispatch comes from Bader Philanthropies, Zilber Family Foundation, Journal Foundation, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and individual contributions to theJournal Sentinel Community-Funded Journalism Project.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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Allegheny Mountain Radio has received more than a hundred and seventy individual donations, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the recipient’s school music program will receive a $10,000 instrument donation to support continued music education.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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