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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
Encountering some complications When philanthropy helps fill funding gaps in the public sphere, challenges can arise.
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Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Each profile offers everything from their representation to their endorsements and philanthropy.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
With over two decades of experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and philanthropy, Lewis has shaped some of the most influential initiatives in the industry.
—Kurt Kipka, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The Gates Foundation announced that its commitment seeks to motivate investment from governments, the private sector and philanthropy.
—Thomas Gallagher, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Amy E. Stambach, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Each profile offers everything from their representation to their endorsements and philanthropy.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
With over two decades of experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and philanthropy, Lewis has shaped some of the most influential initiatives in the industry.
—Kurt Kipka, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
The Gates Foundation announced that its commitment seeks to motivate investment from governments, the private sector and philanthropy.
—Thomas Gallagher, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropy
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kenley Scott, Director, Global Sector Strategist at William O’Neil + Company, made significant contributions to the data compilation, analysis, and writing for this article.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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One of the biggest failures of traditional mentoring programs is treating mentors like volunteers doing charity work.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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But every actor, from Stephen Graham on down, had to bring a certain level of fearlessness and generosity of spirit to the project, and Baig was looking for those qualities as much as for the right faces to embody a community in the North of England.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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Despite the cloud hanging over his head, Colvin continues to promote a narrative of success and generosity.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Based on this language, an NIL collective that collects and shares donations with athletes in exchange for their commitment to a university would not be engaged in an activity with a valid business purpose.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the recipient’s school music program will receive a $10,000 instrument donation to support continued music education.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Decentralized humanism leverages the architecture of Web3 but grounds it in dignity, agency and community.—
Sindhu Bhaskar,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Palmer’s purpose throughout is to take the humanism out of the umanisti, as those who taught the Greek and Latin classics were called.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Officers responding just after 10 a.m. on Aug. 4 to the 600 block of Greenway Street for a welfare check found 33-year-old Karon Clay and her 3-year-old son Karter Clay dead inside a house listed as their residence in court records.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first call came on Monday when an out-of-state family member called Putnam County deputies to ask for a welfare check on a teenager in Palatka, Florida, the agency said.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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