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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of philanthropist
His father is Hurley’s ex, the late American businessman and philanthropist Steve Bing, who died in 2020.
—
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The philanthropist posted photos on Instagram alongside her friends, celebrating the occasion.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 May 2025
Moore plays a billionaire philanthropist, Michaela, who hires Alcock's Simone as an assistant, much to the chagrin of Simone's working-class sister, Devon (Fahy), who believes something is off about her sibling's new boss.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
On the opposite side of the hall, the philanthropists Kathy and Rick Hilton, and their daughter Nicky Rothschild, collected fizzy drinks from a bar.
—Sandra E. Garcia, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for philanthropist
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The philanthropist posted photos on Instagram alongside her friends, celebrating the occasion.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 22 May 2025
Moore plays a billionaire philanthropist, Michaela, who hires Alcock's Simone as an assistant, much to the chagrin of Simone's working-class sister, Devon (Fahy), who believes something is off about her sibling's new boss.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
On the opposite side of the hall, the philanthropists Kathy and Rick Hilton, and their daughter Nicky Rothschild, collected fizzy drinks from a bar.
—Sandra E. Garcia, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for philanthropist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
Noun
-
When the Ordway opened its doors in 1985, our chief benefactor and guiding spirit, Sally Ordway Irvine, had a vision to create a place where ALL the performing arts would be embraced and ALL members of the community would feel welcome.—
Christopher Harrington,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2025
-
Lapid trades in indelicate satire for indelicate times — Y at one point literally and lavishly licks his wealthy benefactor’s gleaming knee-high boots — so these grisly verses at first seem a typically blunt caricature of Israeli nationalism at its most ruthless.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
While this tendency can be improved through staff training and donor cultivation, especially in areas like the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research or the life sciences, additional models warrant exploration.—
Mung Chiang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
-
Bannon was found to have diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors to associates.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Philanthropist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share