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also philanthropical
as in benevolent
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century
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Recent Examples of philanthropic
The sizable salary is attributed to how Ellis brought the organization back from the brink to becoming a philanthropic force with major sway in media circles and across the cultural landscape.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
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Even at philanthropic events, Rihanna shows up in style.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
There is talk of public financing helping the industry, and more philanthropic money is coming in, but none of that has changed the trajectory.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2023
Advertisement While the report sometimes hints at solutions and points to what approaches are ineffective, the study’s primary aim was to document and demonstrate the extent of economic insecurity in this region — and publish data that can be used for philanthropic decision-making.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
Rich Fury, Getty Images For Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin
Even at philanthropic events, Rihanna shows up in style.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
There is talk of public financing helping the industry, and more philanthropic money is coming in, but none of that has changed the trajectory.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2023
Advertisement While the report sometimes hints at solutions and points to what approaches are ineffective, the study’s primary aim was to document and demonstrate the extent of economic insecurity in this region — and publish data that can be used for philanthropic decision-making.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
Adjective
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Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So, much of the document describes the indirect costs paid by charitable foundations, which tend to be much lower than the rate paid by the NIH.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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