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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
the town library stays open primarily through beneficences from concerned residents
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as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
a religious leader whose beneficence is felt by all who meet him
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Recent Examples of beneficence
Worse, five sisters have tried to save its life, defying both the mysterious beneficence that brought the fish to shore and local norms dictating that it must be killed for food.
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Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
But their beneficence has spoken volumes about their values.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Paula Keeler, 74, took a break from her recent shift inspecting produce to discuss the organization’s beneficence.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025
But their beneficence has spoken volumes about their values.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Paula Keeler, 74, took a break from her recent shift inspecting produce to discuss the organization’s beneficence.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficence
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Mexico is traditionally the second biggest supplier of oil to Havana after Venezuela – but supplies from Caracas have already been disrupted following the capture by US special forces of its President Nicolas Maduro, making Mexico’s contribution even more vital.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the contributions of new signings and players returning from absences were enough to get Palace over the line.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If someone fishes for attention, offer praise while naming your need for equal give and take, because harmony grows when kindness and clarity share space.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Clarity paired with kindness heals misunderstandings faster than silence.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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This included clothing donations, beach conservation efforts, community programs in Pedra do Sal, and the preservation of the Brazilian flag painting on Eduardo Jansen Street.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The retail space is needed to provide the shopping experience for residents coming in during the weeks and the warehouse space is for accepting goods from distribution centers and donations from the community.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Create safety now so tenderness can unfold.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Use your Instant Pot to cook the chicken to tenderness in no time flat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Beneficence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficence. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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