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
Days later, the ruling party accused him of sabotaging the project on behalf of China and George Soros, echoing widespread antisemitic conspiracy theories that the billionaire Jewish philanthropist seeks to subvert popular rule.
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Amazing mother, performer, wife, friend, business woman, philanthropist, role model, all around amazing human being.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Founded by philanthropist Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Crystal Bridges opened in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 2011.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The philanthropist and author has given more than $400 million to fund women's health in the past two years.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Amazing mother, performer, wife, friend, business woman, philanthropist, role model, all around amazing human being.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Founded by philanthropist Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, Crystal Bridges opened in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 2011.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The philanthropist and author has given more than $400 million to fund women's health in the past two years.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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From that intel, the nurse went through bios of donors who had agreed to share their specimen for free with anyone in need.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
9 June 2026
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 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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“Philanthropist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropist. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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