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
Groban is also an arts education philanthropist and started the Find Your Light Foundation to help get more young people involved in the arts.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Elliott Broidy is an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and co-chair of the Fund to End Antisemitism, Extremism and Hate, which supports the ARCHER at House 88 initiative.
—Elliott Broidy, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
While Emilia Pérez is a musical about a trans woman who goes from cartel leader to reformed philanthropist, Victor/Victoria situates itself firmly in the world of drag.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Willie Wilson is a business owner, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Elliott Broidy is an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and co-chair of the Fund to End Antisemitism, Extremism and Hate, which supports the ARCHER at House 88 initiative.
—Elliott Broidy, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
While Emilia Pérez is a musical about a trans woman who goes from cartel leader to reformed philanthropist, Victor/Victoria situates itself firmly in the world of drag.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Willie Wilson is a business owner, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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Zoom in: With Tesla's stock hemorrhaging $800 billion in market cap since December, Trump held an event at the White House Tuesday to publicly rally support for his billionaire benefactor's brand.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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But under the Trump administration the U.S. is largely retreating from its role as benefactor.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In taking on the role of chairman, Trump ousted philanthropist David Rubenstein, who was the largest individual donor, having contributed more than $110 million. Kennedy Center Board Chair Donald Trump speaks to reporters from the Presidential Box in the Concert Hall.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Of the $185,000 donated, $160,000 came from this timely anonymous donor.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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