philanthropic
adjective
phil·an·throp·ic
ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik 
variants
or less commonly philanthropical
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by philanthropy : humanitarian
2
: dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purposes
Examples of philanthropic in a Sentence
a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century
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About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms.
—Felecia Hatcher, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Sampson raised well over $1 billion in philanthropic resources alongside her team — leading and closing the inaugural $100 million Unite Forever endowment campaign three years ahead of schedule.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms.
—Felecia Hatcher, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Sampson raised well over $1 billion in philanthropic resources alongside her team — leading and closing the inaugural $100 million Unite Forever endowment campaign three years ahead of schedule.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for philanthropic
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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philanthropic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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philanthropic
adjective
phil·an·throp·ic
ˌfil-ən-ˈthräp-ik
: of, relating to, or devoted to philanthropy : charitable, benevolent
philanthropical
adjective
-ˈthräp-i-kəl
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