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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
Hastings plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
But in his hometown of La Mesa — and the greater San Diego area — he is remembered most for his philanthropy and community involvement.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Diana Originally the name of a Greek goddess, many might recognize this name from royalty Princess Diana, whose spirit of philanthropy was sheer heroism.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
The fifth installment of Global Citizen NOW, a gathering of leaders hailing from government, policy, advocacy, business, entertainment and philanthropy, is set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on May 14.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
But in his hometown of La Mesa — and the greater San Diego area — he is remembered most for his philanthropy and community involvement.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Diana Originally the name of a Greek goddess, many might recognize this name from royalty Princess Diana, whose spirit of philanthropy was sheer heroism.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
The fifth installment of Global Citizen NOW, a gathering of leaders hailing from government, policy, advocacy, business, entertainment and philanthropy, is set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on May 14.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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The winner gets a personalized street sign that is produced in-house by their sign shop to celebrate their contribution to bettering the roads.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The organization announced Scott’s donation last Thursday, adding that her contribution comes at a time when one in three local Meals on Wheels America providers have a wait-list, with elderly citizens having to wait an average of four months for meals and services.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That will allow charities to offer more and bigger grill packs, and thicker, fancier steaks, while funding local youth sports teams and other causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Tuscan landscape looks lovely, and the film demonstrates a generosity toward its characters that, let’s face it, feels like a balm when the real world can be so stupid and rough.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reframe the purpose of your family's donation pile.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
10 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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Jay Tolson considers humanism in a post-humanist age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of the debate about the bill centered around why this is an education issue, and whether these issues would fit better into health and welfare.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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Detroit Police Department On March 29, police say officers responded to the home again for a welfare check.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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