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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
Nearly 5 million borrowers – also about 10% – have benefited from loan beneficence.
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Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The target principle of medicine must be a higher standard: beneficence.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 20 July 2024
The 39-year-old’s beneficence should, however, be kept in context.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 July 2024
Calling this previously unknown substance a vitamin gave it a sheen of beneficence.
—Christie Aschwanden, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2024
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Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The target principle of medicine must be a higher standard: beneficence.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 20 July 2024
The 39-year-old’s beneficence should, however, be kept in context.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 July 2024
Calling this previously unknown substance a vitamin gave it a sheen of beneficence.
—Christie Aschwanden, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for beneficence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficence
Noun
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The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism globally, particularly in the US, will stifle our exports and damage over £400m worth of the steel sector's contribution to the UK's balance of trade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Clarity can be another form of kindness, establishing boundaries that benefit everyone.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Redditors Share Their Own Heartwarming Delivery Stories Dwight's post struck a chord with many Reddit users, who shared their own experiences of kindness during deliveries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Store chain Fred Meyer, which will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, announced a $50,000 donation to the Oregon Food Bank.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The company also demonstrates its commitment to the first responder community through charitable initiatives, including a $2 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support communities affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The meticulousness of the verse expresses not only the soldier’s discipline and resolve, but also the poet’s care, her unspoken but unmistakable tenderness toward him.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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With tenderness and love for its protagonist, the film touches on the unshakeable bond between man, animal, and nature in a profoundly touching manner.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Beneficence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficence. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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