philanthropic

adjective

ˌfi-lən-ˈthrä-pik How to pronounce philanthropic (audio)
variants also philanthropical
Definition of philanthropicnext
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 This is not the first such philanthropic Parisian endeavor David Yurman has undertaken. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 His foundation focuses on food security, conflict mitigation, and combating human trafficking—work that reflects his conviction that philanthropic capital is uniquely positioned to take big risks. — Tharin Pillay, Time, 14 May 2026 About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms. — Felecia Hatcher, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philanthropic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
  1. charitable
  2. humanitarian
  3. benevolent
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  • The league could expand its existing community programs by partnering with food banks, funding mobile food pantries, providing meals to children during the offseason and directing team charitable dollars toward local food-security programs.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Melissa Sue Gerrits | Getty Images Federal law provides tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) to organizations that operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
    — Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of charitable
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  • As Cuba’s hot summer nears its end with no sign of regime change on the communist-run island, Cubans continue to suffer miserable living conditions as the country’s humanitarian crisis gets disturbingly worse.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Elisha Wiesel, son of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel and chairman of the humanitarian organization that bears his father’s name, also joined the call to reconsider the honor.
    — Amber Garrett, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • The Musk Myth How Hollywood burnished the entrepreneur’s image as a benevolent genius.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Stülpnagel drops in, makes vague, benevolent pronouncements, and asks Frank to hide little notes for fellow anti-Hitler plotters.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of benevolent

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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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