donation

noun

dō-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce donation (audio)
Definition of donationnext
1
as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor

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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party

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Recent Examples of donation The study further narrowed its sample to the last six years when brain donations were more frequent. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The registry drew criticism from several fans on social media, who blasted the celebrity couple for requesting donations for their nuptials. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 As recently as earlyJuly, Parton put out a video thank you to Swift and then soon-to-be hubby Travis Kelce for including a $2 million donation to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Her estate asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Imagination Library. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for donation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
  1. contribution
  2. gift
  3. presentation
  4. present
Noun
  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In recognition of his extraordinary career, Wilkinson received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award and was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at a reception honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to British film.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.
    — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Silver Palace's presentation is enhanced by a low, off-center, third-person camera perspective.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Before all that, Rodrigo held a press presentation to share that $10 million would be donated to the orgs, spanning reproductive rights, mental health, domestic violence, and maternal health.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentation
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  • For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down.
    — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Christina Lauren fans have an early Christmas present to anticipate.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of present

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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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