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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
Watching Carey respond in real time was actually the best thing about this annual Grammy-weekend gala meant to honor an artist’s work and philanthropy.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Paul Allen’s will said that his sports holdings would eventually be sold, with proceeds going toward philanthropy, but no timetable was announced publicly.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Weekly attendance data is essential for precision, coordination between CPS and communities, and mobilizing additional support from philanthropy, city wards and community safety initiatives.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Two other Democrats —Jacksonville representative Angie Nixon and former Google philanthropy head Hector Mujica — have not indicated plans to back down from the Democratic primary.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Paul Allen’s will said that his sports holdings would eventually be sold, with proceeds going toward philanthropy, but no timetable was announced publicly.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Weekly attendance data is essential for precision, coordination between CPS and communities, and mobilizing additional support from philanthropy, city wards and community safety initiatives.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Two other Democrats —Jacksonville representative Angie Nixon and former Google philanthropy head Hector Mujica — have not indicated plans to back down from the Democratic primary.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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Mexico is traditionally the second biggest supplier of oil to Havana after Venezuela – but supplies from Caracas have already been disrupted following the capture by US special forces of its President Nicolas Maduro, making Mexico’s contribution even more vital.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the contributions of new signings and players returning from absences were enough to get Palace over the line.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Think of Woodstock-era sung-and-spoken condemnations of the Vietnam War, the 1980s megaconcerts and charity singles inspired by famine in Ethiopia and apartheid in South Africa, and the Rock Against Bush compilations that challenged America’s invasion of Iraq.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prices start at $198, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards Community Footprints, The Ritz-Carlton’s initiative benefitting local charities that focus on the environment, education, and social mobility.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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San Diego has a long tradition of civic generosity.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Your generosity and creativity are in charge as surprising Uranus shifts direct in your 10th House of Authority.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Companies quietly avoid conflict while seeking favor with ornate gifts, large donations to the president’s pet projects and strategic deployments of CEOs to the Oval Office.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The timing is especially odd for Horvath, who has been steadily amassing endorsements and donations for her reelection bid representing a supervisorial district covering the Westside and San Fernando Valley.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Known for her humanism, emotional precision, and commitment to portraying underrepresented communities with honesty and empathy, Tsou aims to bridge cultures and challenges cinematic conventions with her work.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead of flowers or elaborate decorations, the walls were lined with thousands of books Cucinelli had brought from his own collection, literally surrounding the dinner party with the spirit of humanism.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
5 Dec. 2025
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Castro was an activist who was a part of Milwaukee's welfare rights movement.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Because those services were voluntary, however, parents often skipped or refused the services, and faced little consequence from the child welfare department.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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