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as in philanthropy
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity
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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state
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as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
can't you show a little charity to a guy who's the first to admit he's not perfect?
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
his charity is such that he's a sucker for every panhandler's tale of woe
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
Lincoln's famous promise that the period of Reconstruction would be marked by "charity for all"
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Recent Examples of charity
Harry's lawyers have criticized the decision to revoke his security, pointing to threats from terrorist group Al Qaeda and the couple's own 2023 paparazzi chase after the Netflix stars left a charity event in New York City.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The vest was later sold in a charity auction, with the winning bid reaching $17,300 and Day agreeing to match that amount with a donation of his own.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
She was charged with treason in connection with a donation of about $52 to a charity aiding Ukraine, and later sentenced to 12 years in prison upon her conviction.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
The charity, Razom for Ukraine, has said its donations only go to humanitarian projects.
—Lucy Papachristou, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The vest was later sold in a charity auction, with the winning bid reaching $17,300 and Day agreeing to match that amount with a donation of his own.
—Brooks Peck, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
She was charged with treason in connection with a donation of about $52 to a charity aiding Ukraine, and later sentenced to 12 years in prison upon her conviction.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
The charity, Razom for Ukraine, has said its donations only go to humanitarian projects.
—Lucy Papachristou, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charity
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For too long, capital has been viewed in silos—philanthropy on one side and investment on the other.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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If enacted, this would divert tax revenue to private schools, privilege ESAs over other philanthropy, and provide billions of dollars for a mass departure from school districts.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Their operations and revenues remain at the mercy of uncontrollable natural forces.—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Customers are at the mercy of electric companies that raised power prices 11% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s state electricity profiles.—
Andrew Carpenter,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tommy is the person to bring up that subject more than anyone else on the show, because Buck is unnaturally dependent on his friendship with Eddie.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, after a brutal election tested their friendship, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson did not exchange letters for 11 years.—
Betsy Sinclair,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Pat McAfee initially praised Travis Kelce for making a $3.3 million donation for the homeless, but the tight end admitted that the report was not true.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency negotiated that $10 million of the $67 million would be a donation to the Hope Florida Foundation.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Charity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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