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
Ralph’s is a members-only club named after Mary Ralph Lowe, a Fort Worth businesswoman and philanthropist.
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Brayden Garcia
january 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Founded in 2019 by businessman and philanthropist Joseph Deitch, the Elevate Prize Foundation is a nonprofit with the mission to Make Good Famous.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the blended finance blueprint convened investors, philanthropists and industry experts to explore the mobilization of a $2 billion investment.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Scott and Jewett were married for just over a year before the philanthropist filed for divorce in September 2022.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Brayden Garcia
january 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Founded in 2019 by businessman and philanthropist Joseph Deitch, the Elevate Prize Foundation is a nonprofit with the mission to Make Good Famous.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the blended finance blueprint convened investors, philanthropists and industry experts to explore the mobilization of a $2 billion investment.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Scott and Jewett were married for just over a year before the philanthropist filed for divorce in September 2022.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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In Chicago, Maisie catches a glimpse of the carousel and begs her benefactor to purchase it.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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As a reward, his Spanish benefactors, Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, said Columbus would be entitled to ten percent of all the revenues from the new lands in perpetuity and the option to buy a one-eighth interest in any commercial venture and receive one-eighth of the profits.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Her father, Nelson Peltz, is an American billionaire and Republican donor.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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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 1 Feb. 2026.
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