benevolences

noun

plural of benevolence
as in services
an act of kind assistance self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community

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  1. services
  2. privileges
  3. indulgences
  4. graces
  5. courtesies
  6. mercies
Noun
  • The data breach involved Educational Testing Service or ETS, which provides extensive services to California.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Furthermore, using opioid abatement funds, the county has expanded youth and family support services, co-responder units and other harm-reduction services.
    — Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of services
Noun
  • This is important to me, because as much as these tech companies claim to be upending everything with AI and claiming extraordinarily special privileges as a result, there is still legal gravity constraining them.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe someone with the right privileges could perform a factory reset or another destructive action, for example.
    — David Bennett, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of privileges
Noun
  • Much like the equally delicious pumpkin spice or pecan crunch latte nails, this cozy take on the trend brings together rich autumnal hues, creamy neutrals, and playful details that capture the essence of fall’s favorite indulgences.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That mindset reflects a growing interest in experiential dining, affordable indulgences and making time for yourself.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of indulgences
Noun
  • The decision is a rebuke of the defense secretary, who has remained in the president’s good graces through numerous controversies.
    — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While Bell has navigated the situation with grace and issued an immediate public apology for his teenage posts, getting back into the Blazers' good graces remains a steep battle.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of graces
Noun
  • Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
    — Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of courtesies
Noun
  • Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light.
    — Douglas Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of mercies
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“Benevolences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolences. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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