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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
Yet philanthropic investment is shrinking in relative terms.
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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
The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The ship’s medical team will also provide support to isolated communities during its travels, and residents participate in philanthropic initiatives centered on conservation, education, and community development.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
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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
The Archewell Foundation formally launched in late 2020, establishing the philanthropic pillar of their new life outside the royal fold.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The ship’s medical team will also provide support to isolated communities during its travels, and residents participate in philanthropic initiatives centered on conservation, education, and community development.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
Adjective
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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,
13 June 2026
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More than 1,000 pounds of grocery and paper goods from Roy Pope were donated to the charitable organization.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Haiti is one of the world’s poorest countries, in the grip of a political and humanitarian crisis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Sadly, Pennywise is not a benevolent creature.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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