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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for philanthropic
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
See All Example Sentences for philanthropic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
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Rachel Huxley, the head of mitigation in the climate and health team at the charitable foundation Wellcome, said climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves, in an interview.
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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.
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Then, in November 2024, Abu Safiya was reportedly injured in his office during an Israeli quadcopter strike, resulting in shrapnel injuries to his thigh and back that caused serious bleeding, according to the humanitarian NGO MedGlobal.
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And alongside him emerged his wife at the time, Delia del Carril, who actively led the effort to fulfill this humanitarian commitment.
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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