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
And now, a Houston billionaire couple is joining the ranks of these famous businesspeople and philanthropists, pledging to donate the vast majority of their wealth.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
That was a constant refrain in the life of this gracious philanthropist from Roslindale.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The couple were reportedly philanthropists in their Rhode Island community of Aquidneck Island.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
That was a constant refrain in the life of this gracious philanthropist from Roslindale.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The couple were reportedly philanthropists in their Rhode Island community of Aquidneck Island.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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The species was named in honor of Johanna Rebecca Senckenberg (1716–1743), a benefactor whose support for science and medicine helped lay the foundation for the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The second-most popular reason, at 28%, was not having a relationship with their benefactors’ advisor.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Beach is also working with donors who, so far, have given $10,000 for miscellaneous materials like the safe sleep car kits.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The addition is one of the biggest changes to the presidential residence in decades, and is being financed by private donors.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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