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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
His biography on the FHFA site lists career experience in housing and philanthropy, but none in intelligence.
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Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 June 2026
French Gates previously founded and co-chaired the Gates Foundation, the world’s largest philanthropy.
—Andrew Destin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
David Yurman American jewelry brand David Yurman is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind high jewelry bracelet that underscores both its craftsmanship and its ongoing commitment to cultural philanthropy.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
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Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 June 2026
French Gates previously founded and co-chaired the Gates Foundation, the world’s largest philanthropy.
—Andrew Destin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
David Yurman American jewelry brand David Yurman is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind high jewelry bracelet that underscores both its craftsmanship and its ongoing commitment to cultural philanthropy.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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In Miller’s contribution to Media Hostages, Unset Blvd, Davis and her identity as the only Black woman in the game are the main subject.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is the largest independent charity dedicated to childhood cancer research and family support in the United States.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Steve Harvey is all smiles while greeting golfers during his charity golf classic on June 2 in Stockbridge, Georgia.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 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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Under market humanism, the questions change.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Critics contend that the country’s poverty rate sharply increased as Milei slashed welfare spending, devalued the country’s currency and rolled back labor rights as job losses mounted and as pension payments plummeted.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Donations in her memory can be made to any animal welfare organization.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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