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
Co-founded in 1986 by philanthropist and child health advocate Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and pediatrician and genetics pioneer Professor David Danks, MCRI comprises 1,800 scientists, researchers and clinicians.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Kapadia, a prominent New York philanthropist who sits on the board of the Whitney Museum, wanted to launch a high-quality publication that focused on artistic creation, but was also easily accessible to readers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Launched by Blanchett at the 2025 edition of IFFR in 2025, the Displacement Film Fund is backed by a coalition of film industry experts, creators, business leaders and philanthropists.
—Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Over 300 collectors, philanthropists, museum curators and designers came to support the cause, raising $477,000 for cancer care and research.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Kapadia, a prominent New York philanthropist who sits on the board of the Whitney Museum, wanted to launch a high-quality publication that focused on artistic creation, but was also easily accessible to readers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Launched by Blanchett at the 2025 edition of IFFR in 2025, the Displacement Film Fund is backed by a coalition of film industry experts, creators, business leaders and philanthropists.
—Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Over 300 collectors, philanthropists, museum curators and designers came to support the cause, raising $477,000 for cancer care and research.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropist
Noun
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The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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The Blackstone was renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre for a benefactor, the famously ebullient Merle Reskin, a lovable arts lover who died in 2023.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Bridesmaids should be your closest and dearest friends, sisters and maybe your kidney donor.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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There will be entry and pathway pavers for personalized donor tributes.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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“Philanthropist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropist. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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