How to Use philanthropic in a Sentence

philanthropic

adjective
  • Gere's philanthropic instinct is one of the things that drew her to the actor.
    Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022
  • The Lucky Duck Foundation, a philanthropic group that helps the homeless, owns the large tent.
    Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2022
  • Here’s more on the format for the philanthropic initiative.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 20 Feb. 2022
  • This, and our philanthropic efforts, are what set the Kendra Scott brand apart, and that's the story that the world should really know more about.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 8 Mar. 2022
  • Keena and Freeman are philanthropic partners, who spend time in Gulf Shores.
    al, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Markle added that the best way to honor the Queen is by continuing in her philanthropic efforts.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2022
  • One of the world’s wealthiest people, Buffett has pledged to give 99% of his wealth to philanthropic causes.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 May 2022
  • Avant, 81, a former model, was known for her philanthropic work.
    Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE.com, 2 Dec. 2021
  • This is far from the first time the athlete has helped a community through his philanthropic efforts.
    Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022
  • Yet some of his other philanthropic efforts have gone awry.
    William Cohan, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The idea is to funnel monetary support to the people closest to the problem, which hasn’t always been the case in the philanthropic world, Tramble said.
    cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The Mercury have pledged to do the shoe drive at all home games this season in Griner’s honor, while the other 11 teams will honor Griner with philanthropic efforts.
    Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2022
  • Proceeds from the sale will go to philanthropic causes, in accordance with Allen's wishes, Christie's said.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2022
  • And his philanthropic efforts have already made strides.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2021
  • Hoehne also writes in that the Globes ceremony on Jan. 9 will focus on the group’s philanthropic efforts.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 6 Dec. 2021
  • Most of the companies are small, not profitable yet, and most of them don’t have the resources to have significant philanthropic efforts.
    Andrew Joseph, STAT, 9 Apr. 2022
  • The foundations were created in the 1940s to reflect the philanthropic interests of its founder, William Randolph Hearst.
    Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Skechers is also looking back at the furry lives the company has changed with its philanthropic work.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022
  • Cartier has been at the forefront of the jewelry and watch industry since 1847 thanks to the brand’s iconic designs and philanthropic efforts.
    Charlotte Diamond, Vogue, 24 June 2022
  • The tour is partnering with Propeller for philanthropic initiatives in each city, and fans can take action in advance to win a trip to any show of their choice.
    Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 31 Jan. 2023
  • All the philanthropic endeavors in the world couldn’t help Wirtz escape his reputation as a cheapskate owner of a beloved team.
    Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Stephen Curry is hoping to keep his philanthropic efforts tied to his love for basketball.
    Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 20 Oct. 2021
  • Duffy’s Sports Grill has been involved in several philanthropic efforts throughout the state.
    Alex Kushel, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Engelbert said the league will have a philanthropic initiative to honor Griner this season.
    Jenna Ortiz, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Mussellem and his wife contribute to a number of philanthropic efforts.
    Carrie Napoleon, chicagotribune.com, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Donor advised funds are like philanthropic bank accounts.
    Rachel Sandler, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • And with the help of husband Ashton Kutcher, Kunis is devoting her philanthropic efforts to helping the people of Ukraine.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Announced Tuesday, the effort is part of the show’s larger Ham4Progress philanthropic platform, run by a collective of Hamilton cast members and staff.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Justin Kramon, his son, said his father kept up a thriving legal practice and engaged in philanthropic work.
    Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 4 Mar. 2022
  • The couple reached an arrangement with the philanthropic arm of NationsBank, today Bank of America, to buy all 58 works and place them in a museum.
    New York Times, 22 June 2022

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