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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 contributions
His contributions to Malayalam-language cinema and literature redefined storytelling in the southern Indian state of Kerala where he was born.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
At the top of the goal contributions chart sits Robinson, who has played six assists to his Fulham team-mates without scoring a goal of his own.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Their contributions not only strengthen industries, but also build resilient communities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety While his contributions to cinema earned him six National Film Awards and multiple Kerala State Film Awards, Nair’s literary achievements were no less significant.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite their contributions, those aged 50 and above continue to encounter a job market that overlooks their value.
—Gary A. Officer, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The outgoing leader’s contributions should be celebrated, but the new leader must also have room to make their mark.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This story received contributions from Arielle Retting, Manuela López Restrepo, and Amy Morgan.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
The awards program, started in 1991, recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
At the top of the goal contributions chart sits Robinson, who has played six assists to his Fulham team-mates without scoring a goal of his own.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Their contributions not only strengthen industries, but also build resilient communities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety While his contributions to cinema earned him six National Film Awards and multiple Kerala State Film Awards, Nair’s literary achievements were no less significant.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite their contributions, those aged 50 and above continue to encounter a job market that overlooks their value.
—Gary A. Officer, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The outgoing leader’s contributions should be celebrated, but the new leader must also have room to make their mark.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This story received contributions from Arielle Retting, Manuela López Restrepo, and Amy Morgan.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
The awards program, started in 1991, recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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The newspaper also found that in 2021 and 2022, about half of the foundation's donations went to organizations linked to Musk, his colleagues or his businesses.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times reported that since 2020, Musk has funded the charity with billions of dollars of tax-deductible stock donations but that the foundation has not given enough away to technically be eligible for this deduction.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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