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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
Ted Turner, the charismatic, larger-than-life figure who conquered the world of media, sports and philanthropy, has died, according to a release by Turner Enterprises obtained by CNN.
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Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
His philanthropy and land conservation efforts and protection of the American bison became guideposts during his retirement years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of America’s largest landowners, died on May 6, 2026, at 87, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and environmental efforts.
—Steven M. L. Aronson, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
But philanthropy alone cannot solve a challenge of this scale.
—Franklyn Baker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
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Tim Gray, Variety, 6 May 2026
His philanthropy and land conservation efforts and protection of the American bison became guideposts during his retirement years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of America’s largest landowners, died on May 6, 2026, at 87, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and environmental efforts.
—Steven M. L. Aronson, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
But philanthropy alone cannot solve a challenge of this scale.
—Franklyn Baker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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Previous research has suggested microplastics’ contribution to global warming was negligible, but analyses have often assumed particles were clear, the report scientists said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Turner owned professional sports teams in Atlanta, defended the America’s Cup in yachting in 1977 and donated a stunning $1 billion to United Nations charities.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Queen Rania of Jordan opted for a glittering gold Giorgio Armani design for a charity dinner commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans on Tuesday night in Amman, Jordan.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Build something sturdy enough that generosity becomes a choice rather than a sacrifice.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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That kind of spending has no cap — unlike donations directly to a campaign, which are capped at $1,000 per election.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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The ingredients for family meals are from the previous day’s Meals with Meaning donation boxes.—
Ella Gonzales
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Hungary has chosen hope over fear, freedom over submission, humanism over anti-humanism.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Soaring costs for veterinary care and animal food, combined with plummeting donations during economic hardship, have left sanctuaries across the region struggling to meet basic animal welfare needs.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Arenas has been outspoken in her efforts to reform child welfare following high-profile deaths of children under county supervision, including the fentanyl overdose of infant Phoenix Castro and, most recently, the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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