philanthropist

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 Scott is a novelist and philanthropist who has donated billions to various causes. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 June 2025 As a philanthropist, Noble supported World Vision, Planned Parenthood, the Brady Center and a host of local theatrical stage companies. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025 The current owners, property investors and philanthropists Ben and Bita Nehmadi, bought the estate in 2016 for $21 million. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Bezos was previously married to influential philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, 55, who helped build Amazon in its early days. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for philanthropist
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Noun
  • Yale Divinity School’s curriculum often prioritizes social justice over biblical exegesis, a shift that would likely dismay its benefactors.
    The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
  • The fact that their benefactor — and half-brother — was a lawyer and Congressman may have shielded them from a resurgent Ku Klux Klan and some of the worst treatment legalized by the Black Codes.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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  • Another donor lauded the foundation for its work in the local community amid turmoil.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 July 2025
  • In June, the Royal Charity Polo Cup cut ties with a donor who had reportedly attempted to sell private access to the Prince and Princess of Wales for $27,000.
    Logan Holland, People.com, 11 July 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
  • 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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