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
Created by philanthropists Ronald and Charlene Esserman to help support South Florida journalism, the Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards is supported by the Esserman Family Fund for Investigative Journalism at the Miami Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
In recent years, some philanthropists—notably writer MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife—have been advocating for more such no-strings funding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The prevailing sense was that whatever issues might be closest to your heart as a philanthropist would not see progress without ensuring every child has an education that can prepare them for the future.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Listen to this article NEW YORK — Leonard Lauder, a renowned philanthropist who expanded the family cosmetics business into a worldwide empire, has died at the age of 92.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
In recent years, some philanthropists—notably writer MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife—have been advocating for more such no-strings funding.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The prevailing sense was that whatever issues might be closest to your heart as a philanthropist would not see progress without ensuring every child has an education that can prepare them for the future.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Listen to this article NEW YORK — Leonard Lauder, a renowned philanthropist who expanded the family cosmetics business into a worldwide empire, has died at the age of 92.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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Yale Divinity School’s curriculum often prioritizes social justice over biblical exegesis, a shift that would likely dismay its benefactors.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The fact that their benefactor — and half-brother — was a lawyer and Congressman may have shielded them from a resurgent Ku Klux Klan and some of the worst treatment legalized by the Black Codes.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Four years later, the high court invalidated a limit on the amount of money a donor could contribute to federal candidates in a two-year election cycle.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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Last Friday, an anonymous donor left a box containing a large fan by the front door of the First Baptist Church of Park Forest.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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