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also philanthropical
as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century
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Recent Examples of philanthropic
These are not philanthropic gestures.
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Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
In the video produced by the defense, Combs is seen with his children, praying and engaging in philanthropic work.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
My parents are deeply philanthropic people, too, from a poor West African country.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
ALL of this is a LONG way from a kid from Southfield who began his entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey leading a group of his childhood friends in a few startups including one that sold candy.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
In the video produced by the defense, Combs is seen with his children, praying and engaging in philanthropic work.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
My parents are deeply philanthropic people, too, from a poor West African country.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
ALL of this is a LONG way from a kid from Southfield who began his entrepreneurial and philanthropic journey leading a group of his childhood friends in a few startups including one that sold candy.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for philanthropic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
Adjective
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However, this time around, the charitable efforts faced unique challenges, said Anne Lehman, Smitten Kitten’s acting manager.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the last few years, Betancur made three humanitarian trips to Bucha, Ukraine and raised funds for several initiatives with the support of the Charlotte community, including Myers Park United Methodist Church.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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So, why is this country in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian crises in modern history?—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump should ask himself whether stirring a hornet’s nest serves any purpose other than pointlessly alienating a benevolent neighbor that is beginning to pad its insurance policy by reaching out to non-hemispheric powers.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Buckle up for progress in career, finances, love, family, visibility, with an umbrella of benevolent protection.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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