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Recent Examples of almoner
Those who call asking for financial help are put through to the Vatican almoner’s office, which has provided aid recently to victims of war in Ukraine, floods in Brazil and homelessness in Naples in southern Italy.
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Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The office of the almoner traditionally cares for the weak.
—Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2018
Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Under Francis' leadership, the role of almoner has been expanded to reflect his deep commitment to charity and aiding those in need.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The office of the almoner traditionally cares for the weak.
—Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for almoner
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Originally a four-room schoolhouse for Black children learning their ABCs, the building was constructed in 1924 with blueprints and partial funding from a Jewish philanthropist.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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Warren Buffett, who is well-known for his investment prowess, also has a reputation for being a philanthropist.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Advocacy groups argue the NPS is not a drag on the federal taxpayer but is instead a benefactor.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Chief among his benefactors was American wax sculptor and undercover spy, Patience Wright who lived and worked in London.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Another donor lauded the foundation for its work in the local community amid turmoil.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
11 July 2025
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In June, the Royal Charity Polo Cup cut ties with a donor who had reportedly attempted to sell private access to the Prince and Princess of Wales for $27,000.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.—
Elaina Patton,
NBC News,
1 Nov. 2024
Noun
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But not because of the system, because of a fairy godmother who came up with the last bit of money.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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My Little Puny sparkles in a double role as the prince and the fairy godmother, but Tabitha is a scene-stealing vamping diva as the evil stepmother.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The film weaves together multiple storylines of jaded staff, eccentric patrons, and an unhinged manager navigating their final shift.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Queen Camilla has been a patron of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home since 2017 and has a close personal connection with the organization.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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“Almoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almoner. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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