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 Pendley co-wrote all 13 tracks — including two with the late Ronnie Bowman, marking some of the legendary songwriter’s final contributions to country music — and laced them all with his rural upbringing 40 miles northwest of Little Rock. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 The leading creative agency, known for building bridges between East and West, will celebrate the heritage, expertise and contribution of these houses to the art and science of perfumery. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Most of Fishman’s contributions came from individuals, with many donations in the $100 to $250 range. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Emerging Artist of the Year Recognizing an artist who is having their first significant gallery or small nonprofit solo show or has made an important contribution to a biennial. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution

donation

Noun

Rooted within the company’s culture, Pink Pony brings together employees through volunteering and fundraising, and customers who give through their purchases and donations to support this central cause.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Vander Veen’s contributions included donations from the Folsom Area Democratic Club and JFK Democratic Club, as well as dozens of individual donors.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026