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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
Since her 2019 divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott has continued to attract attention for her groundbreaking approach to philanthropy.
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026
Private philanthropy adds to the mix as well.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The younger generation is far less interested in cultural philanthropy, and increasingly, the gala class lives a life radically distant from most Americans.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
For more than 55 years, the Community Foundation of Howard County has partnered with donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen the community through philanthropy.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2026
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Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 June 2026
Private philanthropy adds to the mix as well.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The younger generation is far less interested in cultural philanthropy, and increasingly, the gala class lives a life radically distant from most Americans.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
For more than 55 years, the Community Foundation of Howard County has partnered with donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen the community through philanthropy.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 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.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Now, the Store Bar & Grill is having a charity chicken Wing Fest through July 4.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Plus, Veterans United works within local communities to support charities that help veterans and their families.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But Christian humanism as a phenomenon flourished most during the Renaissance.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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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.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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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.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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