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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
among the industrialist's philanthropies was a college scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city
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as in charity
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
much dedicated to philanthropy, the industrialist maintains a surprisingly modest lifestyle
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
a society dowager renowned for her philanthropy
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Recent Examples of philanthropy
They will have been married for 23 years in June, and Maggie has gotten quite used to her husband’s philanthropy.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
His philanthropy has matched his interest in tackling complex, structural challenges.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 June 2026
And increasingly, they are built through philanthropy.
—Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
And Jennier Bradford will serve as chief philanthropy and administration officer.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
His philanthropy has matched his interest in tackling complex, structural challenges.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 June 2026
And increasingly, they are built through philanthropy.
—Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
And Jennier Bradford will serve as chief philanthropy and administration officer.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The winners would get their photo taken alongside a Barca star for a charity calendar benefiting UNICEF.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Your opinion counts and will affect how people choose to donate their time to charity.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In a moving message this weekend, Pope Leo XIV spoke out against the rising tide of AI and urged his followers to recommit to a radical humanism.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Under market humanism, the questions change.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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He was preceded in death by his longtime partner, animal welfare activist Sarah Fisher, 61, in 2025.—
JILL LAWLESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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The messages are an immediate danger to the health, safety and welfare of residents and forced the city to hire outside counsel to ensure BSO honors the full transition period.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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