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
Funding comes from the city, PGA of America, First Tee of Louisville, and philanthropist Jimmy Kirchdorfer.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Harvey is a philanthropist and the president and CEO of Lori Harvey Enterprises, which houses her skincare and swimwear brands, SKN and Yevrah Swim.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Besides being a business whiz, LePatner was a philanthropist helping her kids’ school and other charitable causes.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Built in 1901 to honor Jeptha H. Wade, philanthropist and founder of the Western Union Telegraph Company, the chapel’s interior was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Harvey is a philanthropist and the president and CEO of Lori Harvey Enterprises, which houses her skincare and swimwear brands, SKN and Yevrah Swim.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Besides being a business whiz, LePatner was a philanthropist helping her kids’ school and other charitable causes.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Built in 1901 to honor Jeptha H. Wade, philanthropist and founder of the Western Union Telegraph Company, the chapel’s interior was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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At my church, First Congregational Church of Woodbury, an 18th-century bequest stipulated that the parsonage reverts to the donor’s heirs if the church deviates from the theological intent of the benefactor, the Rev. Noah Benedict.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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Republicans had their run with a wealthy benefactor, one-term venture capitalist Gov. Bruce Rauner.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The generosity of donors who kept showing up, even when headlines told them to give up.—
Sarah Evans,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Among the audit’s other findings: Foundations were failing to report in-kind donations, were not tracking which assets have donor restrictions and were not recording investment activities in general ledgers.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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