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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
In September this year, Forbes gave Bernie and Billi Marcus the lifetime achievement award for their generous philanthropy.
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Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Marcus retired from the company in 2002 and has since remained active in philanthropy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
His contributions to the arts and philanthropy continue to resonate, underscoring the indelible mark left by an extraordinary man whose story will remain a testament to resilience and innovation.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Other honorees included Salma Hayek and Marc Jacobs, who were acknowledged for their work in the philanthropy and fashion fields, respectively.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matching that money with contributions of their own, the state and city negotiated a transfer of seven miles of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon DOT to Portland.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Deciding which charities to support is the first step.Marion Hart, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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She was drawn to the film’s themes of redemption, as Emilia attempts to atone for her brutal past by starting a charity for victims of cartel violence.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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So, too, does Conclave share characters who treat each other with the utmost lack of generosity in a way that is tempting to the viewer, if not a little recognizable.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Though your cousin put Mia in an awkward, even inappropriate, position, the teen did a good job responding to your boundaries, expressing gratitude for your generosity, and taking a step to continue to build a relationship that’s not transactional.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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While California law does not mandate automatic recounts, both candidates have been seeking donations to fund one if that does happen.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The donations will be given to Owen's Community Closet and Food Pantry, a part of Van Buren Public Schools.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most movies that aspire to humanism of that kind inevitably will be constrained by the need for commercial success.Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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And that’s the basic premise of a movement known as humanism.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, Bailian collaborates with ESG platforms to create a new public welfare ecosystem through different initiatives.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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With so many roadways damaged or simply washed away, nurses, paramedics, and other volunteers with medical training mounted ATVs to conduct welfare checks.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Philanthropy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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