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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
Younger heirs are rewriting the rules of philanthropy Wealth among the top 1% has been on an historic rise over the last few years.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
This article was provided to The Associated Press by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as part of a partnership to cover philanthropy and nonprofits supported by the Lilly Endowment.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The singer emphasized that the festival’s goal extends beyond philanthropy.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for philanthropy
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
This article was provided to The Associated Press by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as part of a partnership to cover philanthropy and nonprofits supported by the Lilly Endowment.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The singer emphasized that the festival’s goal extends beyond philanthropy.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
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.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for philanthropy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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In that ruling, the high court said a cap on the amount of post-election contributions that can be used to repay a candidate who loaned their campaign money was unconstitutional.
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Left standing were the rather low limits on direct contributions to candidates as well as the limits on how much parties could contribute to directly support candidates.
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In 2014 she was made a dame, the female equivalent of a knight, for services to the arts and to charity.
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The effort was in support of the charity Molly Ollys, which provided him with play equipment when he was previously hospitalized.
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But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced.
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In May, the Eagles Autism Foundation had another record-breaking year, raising more than $16 million through 40,000 donations and 6,832 participants.
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Much of Epstein’s cover letter for the role is devoted to growing FIU’s prestige and bringing in more donations to the school.
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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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Kadijat Salawudeen distributes essential supplies to young women in Nigeria, supporting community welfare and empowerment initiatives.
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Atlanta police said Campbell’s mother was found dead after officers responded to a welfare check call Tuesday afternoon.
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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