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
Kimbal Musk is an entrepreneur, restaurateur and philanthropist known for his work in sustainable food and urban farming.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Chan and Zuckerberg were joined by several famous guests, ranging from philanthropists and tech moguls to celebrities like Paris Hilton, Alicia Keys and more.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The high-profile science-award program was founded by Silicon Valley luminaries including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, and pediatrician and philanthropist Priscilla Chan and her husband, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Chambers, a Dorchester native and major Boston-area philanthropist, is expected to stay on after the merger in the post of Special Advisor to Asbury, while retaining ownership of Mercedes-Benz of Boston in Somerville.
—Lance Reynolds, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Chan and Zuckerberg were joined by several famous guests, ranging from philanthropists and tech moguls to celebrities like Paris Hilton, Alicia Keys and more.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The high-profile science-award program was founded by Silicon Valley luminaries including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, and pediatrician and philanthropist Priscilla Chan and her husband, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Chambers, a Dorchester native and major Boston-area philanthropist, is expected to stay on after the merger in the post of Special Advisor to Asbury, while retaining ownership of Mercedes-Benz of Boston in Somerville.
—Lance Reynolds, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
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As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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