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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
Donning a black leather blazer with white piping for his acceptance speech, Williams spoke about his journey from a marginalized upbringing in Virginia to global renown in music, fashion, beauty and philanthropy.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to her ecological and educational philanthropy work in Africa, Wildenstein also began dealing art with her then-husband.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Highlights of his career in politics and philanthropy include:
Negotiated the Camp David peace accords between Israel and Egypt.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Miles Socha, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to her ecological and educational philanthropy work in Africa, Wildenstein also began dealing art with her then-husband.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Highlights of his career in politics and philanthropy include:
Negotiated the Camp David peace accords between Israel and Egypt.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The band Metallica said its foundation, All Within My Hands, will donate $500,000 to a number of local charities assisting victims.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Grammys have already announced its 2025 ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2 as planned but with significant charity elements added in order to raise money for those affected by the L.A. fires.Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Beth later said that despite the losses, she was overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and generosity of friends, family and strangers who reached out to help.Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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In reality, none of the countless people now reaching out — and helping in ways that are redefining my idea of generosity — have ever considered it.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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No cost to attend but reservations are recommended with donations always appreciated.Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to donations, the beauty brand also offered to help makeup artists rebuild their kits if lost in the fire.Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adams is the ideal vessel for that discovery: The character is more clueless about reality than her elders, and yet her idealism is rooted in a humanism that Streep’s reactionary matron lacks.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Siew Ting describes the ideal marketing leader through the lens of Leonardo da Vinci—a harmonious blend of art, science, and humanism.Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Officers responded to a welfare check call at a residence in the 700 block of Liberty Lane at around 7:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bronx prosecutors upgraded the charges to endangering the welfare of a child, as well as harassment and indecent exposure.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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