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
Crawford has also also received her own support from billionaires, including philanthropist George Soros and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Jill Colvin, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
Hastings is an active educational philanthropist and served on the California State Board of Education from 2000-04.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist and philanthropist.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The philanthropist tagged stylist Maranda Widlund in the clip.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jill Colvin, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
Hastings is an active educational philanthropist and served on the California State Board of Education from 2000-04.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist and philanthropist.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
The philanthropist tagged stylist Maranda Widlund in the clip.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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The Houthis and their Iranian benefactors saved face by insisting that the reduction in the attacks was inspired by the temporary cessation of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Rolex logo is so ubiquitous in Hollywood that, by now, the brand’s role as benefactor and style icon seems indelible.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some are supporters and donors of the Republican Party.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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