as in benefactor
a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people
a philanthropist known to generously donate to those organizations that help the poor
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Recent Examples of philanthropist
The aim is to realize change on a large scale with some of the world’s leading companies, charitable foundations and philanthropists.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
While many of the anti-Mamdani billionaires are Republicans, a notable exception is Barry Diller, the chairman of IAC and longtime New York philanthropist who’s giving has typically leaned toward Democrats.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
After connecting with philanthropist Gertrude Ely and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the Allisons soon recognized that UNICEF was an ideal charity to partner with.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The boat was commissioned as a custom project by New Zealand jeweler, businessman and philanthropist Sir Michael Hill.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
While many of the anti-Mamdani billionaires are Republicans, a notable exception is Barry Diller, the chairman of IAC and longtime New York philanthropist who’s giving has typically leaned toward Democrats.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
After connecting with philanthropist Gertrude Ely and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the Allisons soon recognized that UNICEF was an ideal charity to partner with.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The boat was commissioned as a custom project by New Zealand jeweler, businessman and philanthropist Sir Michael Hill.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
Noun
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And freed from the client-benefactor relationship that aid engenders, African nations are insisting upon local processing and refining to retain more of the downstream benefits.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over Hanai’s objections, the House of Tanba-ya’s corporate benefactor (Kyusaku Shimada) books them into a large theater, and soon their onnagata-duo novelty has given them a kind of boy-band heartthrob popularity.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Diller, who is worth $5 billion, has been a longtime Democratic donor and endorsed Cuomo in March this year.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill has drawn contributions from industry figures including Jeff Bewkes and the last-minute endorsement of Stephen Colbert, as well as other donors including Melinda Gates and Reid Hoffman.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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“Philanthropist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropist. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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