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
  • This is just the latest in Truth's many 2020 philanthropic projects.
    Shelby Stewart, Chron, 21 Dec. 2020
  • These days, many of his stunts have a philanthropic angle.
    Mark Bergen, Bloomberg.com, 22 Dec. 2020
  • 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
  • The hope is that the philanthropic group will be one way to change people’s minds about that majority-Black stretch of the city’s East Side.
    Eric Heisig, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
  • This reminded many in the philanthropic world of Scott’s style of giving.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 27 July 2021
  • Keena and Freeman are philanthropic partners, who spend time in Gulf Shores.
    al, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The goal of the company is to use our business and philanthropic resources to support their ideas.
    Doug McMillon, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Markle added that the best way to honor the Queen is by continuing in her philanthropic efforts.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Streisand has been at the center of change-making for years with regard to her philanthropic efforts.
    Naledi Ushe, PEOPLE.com, 6 Aug. 2021
  • 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
  • In the midst of her many hair business ventures, Clark and her son spend a lot of time doing philanthropic work in the community.
    Chanel Stitt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2021
  • But among the many headlines swirling, one philanthropic effort has flown largely under the radar.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2021
  • 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 financial support that gushed from philanthropic groups in 2020 had been building for years.
    Glenn Gamboa, ajc, 27 Jan. 2021
  • The news comes after her multiple philanthropic efforts over the past few years.
    Shelby Stewart, Chron, 2 Feb. 2021
  • 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
  • From the start of his rookie season in 2001, Pujols has been uniquely active with philanthropic work outside of the sport.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2021
  • But right now most private money used to support forestry on public lands has to be philanthropic.
    Jesse Klein, Wired, 6 Apr. 2021
  • There is also a philanthropic arm, The ‘Quin Impact Fund, which will support local groups.
    J.q. Louise, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Bruce was philanthropic with her gifts, singing at many funerals.
    Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 9 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • More than being beautiful, the piece also has a philanthropic component, one dear to the star’s heart.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Some of them do incredibly philanthropic things with their riches.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Nov. 2022

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