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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
Big Slick is back in Kansas City for its 16th year for family fun and philanthropy.
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
She is involved in philanthropy Furness has been very involved in philanthropy over the years and was awarded the NSW Australian of the Year award in 2015.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 May 2025
She’s always been supportive of me and my charitable efforts and philanthropy.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 May 2025
In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
She is involved in philanthropy Furness has been very involved in philanthropy over the years and was awarded the NSW Australian of the Year award in 2015.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 May 2025
She’s always been supportive of me and my charitable efforts and philanthropy.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 May 2025
In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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Companies must also foster a culture that prioritizes adaptability, encourages continuous learning, and values employee contributions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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White male founders with unconventional ideas are often celebrated as visionaries, while women and founders of color are too often seen as charity cases.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Do not use social impact programming or charity donations to make the mess smell better.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Behind every donation that philanthropists Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made over the years, there is a story.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Friends of the Glencoe Golf Club, a private not-for-profit organization, has raised just over $2 million, highlighted by two large donations by two local families, according to their spokeswoman Kim Swinton.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Tina Fey communicated moral authority by shredding the misogyny of the 2000s; Seth Meyers brought a wry humanism while also coming off like the world’s most exasperated MSNBC addict; Norm MacDonald crossed every possible line and didn’t seem too worried about it.—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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The first non-Italian Pope in 450 years, the Pole spoke about tennis as an instrument of humanism and solidarity.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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On June 6, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Largo after someone called and asked for a welfare check for an employee who didn’t show up to work, according to a news release.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Which in turn can inform conservation and the welfare of animals in captivity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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