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
The philanthropist Kettering Foundation was also honored with an award.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Take philanthropist Denise Dupré, who’s behind France’s Château de la Commaraine.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
The film has attracted prominent supporters, among them actress Kerry Washington and philanthropist Jessica Seinfeld, who joined the project as executive producers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Chris Dorsey is a publishing and television pioneer, conservation thought leader, philanthropist, author, and entrepreneur.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Take philanthropist Denise Dupré, who’s behind France’s Château de la Commaraine.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
The film has attracted prominent supporters, among them actress Kerry Washington and philanthropist Jessica Seinfeld, who joined the project as executive producers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Chris Dorsey is a publishing and television pioneer, conservation thought leader, philanthropist, author, and entrepreneur.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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Her highest-paying benefactor is a man named Charles, the influencer tells PEOPLE.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Tóth, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who was well known for his work prior to the war, his madness is the construction of a community center to be named in honor of his benefactor’s late mother.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, a GOP donor and CEO of fintech and payments firm Fiserv, to the role.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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For Pisano’s procedure earlier this year, the NYU team used a donor pig with a single genetic edit—a gene knockout to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs’ cells.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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As of Friday, donators had raised more than $7,500 to financially help the baby's parents.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
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“Philanthropist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropist. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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