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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
While some children's hospitals have strong balance sheets, boosted by philanthropy, that is not the case for all, Cook said.
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Phil Galewitz, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
This year’s event features legendary rock band Jefferson Starship, offering guests a one-of-a-kind evening of music, fine dining, and philanthropy in support of groundbreaking research to cure childhood blindness, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The Gilberts have been powerful forces in metro Detroit philanthropy and have reportedly been married for 30 years.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
African philanthropy—with its deep local knowledge and connection to communities—is well placed to play a catalytic leadership role in this transition.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Phil Galewitz, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
This year’s event features legendary rock band Jefferson Starship, offering guests a one-of-a-kind evening of music, fine dining, and philanthropy in support of groundbreaking research to cure childhood blindness, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The Gilberts have been powerful forces in metro Detroit philanthropy and have reportedly been married for 30 years.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
African philanthropy—with its deep local knowledge and connection to communities—is well placed to play a catalytic leadership role in this transition.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
Noun
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Both countries discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure work visas are issued appropriately in recognition of Korean workers’ contributions.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The core of this potent lineup has been intact for over a decade, with the strength of each band member’s musical contributions on full display over the course of nearly two hours on stage in Chicago.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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According to the wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Most of their public appearances are based in their joint charity efforts in advocating for the arts and the environment.—
Alexis Jones,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The United States and Europe have overseen the donation of munitions, supplies, and money to the war effort.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Old lotions and bath products do not belong in the donation bin because thrift stores can't resell them for health and hygiene reasons.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Louis Black [Editor and publisher, The Austin Chronicle; cofounder, South by Southwest]: The Butthole Surfers never lost sight of their humanism.—
Pat Blashill,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Dedicated to the upkeep of the park and welfare of our canines, our chat had never indulged in politics before.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, the City of San Jose has largely ignored the concerns of animal welfare advocates such as volunteers, rescue partners, independent veterinarians and employees at the San Jose Animal Care and Services Center.—
Michael Wagner,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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