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as in philanthropy
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity
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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state
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as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
can't you show a little charity to a guy who's the first to admit he's not perfect?
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
his charity is such that he's a sucker for every panhandler's tale of woe
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
Lincoln's famous promise that the period of Reconstruction would be marked by "charity for all"
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Recent Examples of charity
But Hunter responded with a downhill drive that resulted in a layup and the lead, eventually sealing the game at the charity stripe.
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Justin Williams, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
The Charismatic Christians believe that by giving to charity, their own material wealth will rise as well.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
As a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honoree, Armstead will receive a $265,000 donation to the charity of his choice.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
According to their reporting, Gibson had run two fundraisers to raise money for five charities but none of the organizations had received a donation from her or The Whole Pantry.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Justin Williams, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
The Charismatic Christians believe that by giving to charity, their own material wealth will rise as well.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
As a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honoree, Armstead will receive a $265,000 donation to the charity of his choice.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
According to their reporting, Gibson had run two fundraisers to raise money for five charities but none of the organizations had received a donation from her or The Whole Pantry.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charity
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Whether philanthropy playing catches on more broadly or puts people off remains to be seen.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Traditional philanthropy often follows a one-time-gift model, wherein, a billionaire donates a million dollars, and the charity spends it on a worthy cause.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism globally, particularly in the US, will stifle our exports and damage over £400m worth of the steel sector's contribution to the UK's balance of trade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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There could be more of the same in the new month ahead, with bitcoin expected to be at the mercy of investors’ macro concerns despite its strong regulatory tailwinds.—
Tanaya Macheel,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Redditors Share Their Own Heartwarming Delivery Stories Dwight's post struck a chord with many Reddit users, who shared their own experiences of kindness during deliveries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Clarity can be another form of kindness, establishing boundaries that benefit everyone.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The story of a friendship between two women that reckons with a hidden chapter in Korean history.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Rihanna and Rocky first confirmed their romance in 2020 following nearly a decade of close friendship.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Store chain Fred Meyer, which will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, announced a $50,000 donation to the Oregon Food Bank.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The company also demonstrates its commitment to the first responder community through charitable initiatives, including a $2 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support communities affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Much like filmmaking, which is perhaps why the movie finds sympathy in a tale of concession and economic exploitation.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump certainly lacks admiration for the liberal order’s achievements and sympathy for its basic ethos.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether Grayson can overcome them hinges in no small part on his ability to inspire internet strangers with the sunniest possible version of his story, in the hopes their generosity fills the gaps left by public policy and civil rights law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Charity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charity. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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