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
On Friday, April 18, the philanthropist honored her wedding anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram photo.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, three and a half years after the Sotheby’s auction, Sun is locked in a legal battle over Le Nez with 82-year-old David Geffen, the entertainment mogul and arts philanthropist.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
The rocket had six passengers: singer Katy Perry, broadcast journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sánchez (the fiancée of Bezos), former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics research scientist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
After the space mission, other celebrities — including Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, and Olivia Munn — also criticized the crew that went to space, including journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sanchez, and NASA scientist Aisha Bowe.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, three and a half years after the Sotheby’s auction, Sun is locked in a legal battle over Le Nez with 82-year-old David Geffen, the entertainment mogul and arts philanthropist.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
The rocket had six passengers: singer Katy Perry, broadcast journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sánchez (the fiancée of Bezos), former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics research scientist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
After the space mission, other celebrities — including Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, and Olivia Munn — also criticized the crew that went to space, including journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sanchez, and NASA scientist Aisha Bowe.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
Noun
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Based on industries listed in the regulations targeted by Trump, owners of coal plants are among the potential benefactors.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The institute’s primary benefactor was Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and the co-founder of PayPal who donated more than $1.25 million to the organization and related projects.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The proposals, which are in the early stages of discussion and are far from certain to be adopted, would amount to one of the biggest overhauls of the U.N., which has been upended by funding cuts from its biggest donor, the United States, under President Trump’s administration.—
Jamey Keaten and Farnoushi Amiri,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Unless your donor is a twin, their HLA markers will be different from yours.3 Before a stem cell transplant, healthcare providers check your cells' compatibility with the donor cells.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
2 May 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 7 May. 2025.
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