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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
Through his company CrossCheck Studios and business partner Chris Sawtelle, Richards has built a powerful and inspiring direct relationship with young audiences that encompasses acting, production, original content development, and philanthropy.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
John and Joan Hotchkis were widely recognized in Los Angeles for their civic leadership, financial success, and dedicated philanthropy in the arts and education.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
American Jews entered universities, professions, government, business, philanthropy and cultural life on a scale unimaginable elsewhere absent Israel.
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Todd L. Pittinsky,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
In December 2021, as his Twitter philanthropy push continued, the future Trump confidante was still reluctant to talk about politics.
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Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
John and Joan Hotchkis were widely recognized in Los Angeles for their civic leadership, financial success, and dedicated philanthropy in the arts and education.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
American Jews entered universities, professions, government, business, philanthropy and cultural life on a scale unimaginable elsewhere absent Israel.
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Todd L. Pittinsky,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
In December 2021, as his Twitter philanthropy push continued, the future Trump confidante was still reluctant to talk about politics.
—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.
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Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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The most recent instance was last weekend, when Pax and Shiloh were photographed playing pickleball with Angelina Jolie during a charity event, the Support+Feed Pickleball Invitational and Game Night, in Los Angeles.
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.
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In a social media post, Lehman asked the community to come help support the store by asking for donations, asking people to shop at their store or online.
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But Christian humanism as a phenomenon flourished most during the Renaissance.
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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.
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It was created by Congress, in 1990, to protect undocumented kids who ended up in the child-welfare system from being deported or getting stuck in a parentless purgatory.
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Police performing a welfare check found the prolific hitmaker, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, unresponsive in his Martin Street apartment in Nashville on Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said.
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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