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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
The seniors also gave a presentation on their Senior Project, a dedicated effort the entire class participates in focused on helping a specific philanthropy in NCL.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
However, the approach she’s taken to her philanthropy has, ironically, left her out of a top donors list.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
The spirit of continuing forward has long underpinned our approach to life—in business, in philanthropy and most importantly, as a family.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether those preferences will reshape elite philanthropy remains an open question.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
However, the approach she’s taken to her philanthropy has, ironically, left her out of a top donors list.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
The spirit of continuing forward has long underpinned our approach to life—in business, in philanthropy and most importantly, as a family.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether those preferences will reshape elite philanthropy remains an open question.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The instinctive Moon starts out energizing your 11th House of Social Circles, and its square to rebellious Uranus in your 2nd House of Materials presses for contributions and roles.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Millions more Americans will likely donate to nonprofits after changes in tax laws passed by Congress last summer, but those changes will also likely reduce the overall amount of money given to charity, according to new research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Whatever the legal arguments, nothing is stopping all supervisors from giving their extra salary to charity (as Chaffee and Sarmiento announced following public blowback) and rescinding the raises for future board members.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Setting a more realistic limit can support both generosity and stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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More events to collect donations for Stahl's family are scheduled this month.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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One hundred percent of all donations benefit children's charities in Rhode Island.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 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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And Scorsese approaches it all through the lens of Harrison’s humble humanism.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kendra Duggar is facing four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment, according to the Tontitow Police Department in Arkansas.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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An arrest warrant for Kendra Duggar, 27, was issued Friday on four counts each of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment, the Tontitown, Arkansas, police department said in an update on the case involving her husband.—
Janat Batra,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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