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
Willie Wilson is a business owner, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate.
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
As a philanthropist, Yaara Bank-Plotkin takes a personal approach to giving.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Beyond fighting, St-Pierre is a businessman, philanthropist, and cultural ambassador for Quebec and Canada.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Outside of his work with OnlyFans, Radvinsky was an angel investor and a philanthropist, the company shared.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
As a philanthropist, Yaara Bank-Plotkin takes a personal approach to giving.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Beyond fighting, St-Pierre is a businessman, philanthropist, and cultural ambassador for Quebec and Canada.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Outside of his work with OnlyFans, Radvinsky was an angel investor and a philanthropist, the company shared.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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His experiments are saved by Henrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz), a wealthy benefactor who funds Victor's work.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Presidential libraries are one of the few ways sitting presidents can solicit foreign donations — without ever having to disclose their donors.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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