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
  • But even some of his closest staff didn’t know about his philanthropic efforts.
    — Manuel Roig-Franzia, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2020
  • And in this process, philanthropic foundations played a key role.
    — John Gallagher, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2019
  • These are not philanthropic gestures.
    — Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Reich is not the first Colts coach to maintain a philanthropic presence in the city.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 8 Dec. 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
  • Avant, 81, a former model, was known for her philanthropic work.
    — Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE.com, 2 Dec. 2021
  • The news comes after her multiple philanthropic efforts over the past few years.
    — Shelby Stewart, Chron, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Novak also was known for her philanthropic work and entrepreneurship in the city.
    — Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2019
  • But among the many headlines swirling, one philanthropic effort has flown largely under the radar.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2021
  • The study was funded by philanthropic groups in France and Canada.
    — Lindsey Tanner, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2018
  • This reminded many in the philanthropic world of Scott’s style of giving.
    — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 27 July 2021
  • The concept couldn't be further from the philanthropic program.
    — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 13 June 2018
  • Both were extremely philanthropic with not only their money but their time.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The goal of the company is to use our business and philanthropic resources to support their ideas.
    — Doug McMillon, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2020
  • And then there are give-back companies, ones that are built — from day one — with a philanthropic mission at the forefront.
    — Jessica Chia, Allure, 27 July 2018
  • This is far from the first time the athlete has helped a community through his philanthropic efforts.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022
  • This is just the latest in Truth's many 2020 philanthropic projects.
    — Shelby Stewart, Chron, 21 Dec. 2020
  • Branam said the city is also in talks with other private, public and philanthropic partners to fund more grants and loans.
    — oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2020
  • The grants are paid through a series of private philanthropic funds that the foundation manages.
    — Courant Community, 7 May 2018
  • This week's episode begins with the Man in Black at a gala honoring his philanthropic work.
    — Sandra Upson, WIRED, 18 June 2018
  • This is where his father and his philanthropic religious beliefs come into play.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The princess also works on philanthropic endeavors as the co-founder of Big Change.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2018
  • The princess also works on philanthropic endeavours as the co-founder of Big Change.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2018
  • This is just the latest philanthropic effort to come from the Clooneys’ foundation.
    — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 June 2018
  • Keena and Freeman are philanthropic partners, who spend time in Gulf Shores.
    — al, 5 Feb. 2023
  • My parents are deeply philanthropic people, too, from a poor West African country.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Markle added that the best way to honor the Queen is by continuing in her philanthropic efforts.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 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
  • 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

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