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also philanthropical
as in benevolent
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a philanthropic society that has been doing good for over a century
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Recent Examples of philanthropic
The sizable salary is attributed to how Ellis brought the organization back from the brink to becoming a philanthropic force with major sway in media circles and across the cultural landscape.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
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Even at philanthropic events, Rihanna shows up in style.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
There is talk of public financing helping the industry, and more philanthropic money is coming in, but none of that has changed the trajectory.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2023
Advertisement While the report sometimes hints at solutions and points to what approaches are ineffective, the study’s primary aim was to document and demonstrate the extent of economic insecurity in this region — and publish data that can be used for philanthropic decision-making.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
Rich Fury, Getty Images For Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin
Even at philanthropic events, Rihanna shows up in style.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
There is talk of public financing helping the industry, and more philanthropic money is coming in, but none of that has changed the trajectory.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2023
Advertisement While the report sometimes hints at solutions and points to what approaches are ineffective, the study’s primary aim was to document and demonstrate the extent of economic insecurity in this region — and publish data that can be used for philanthropic decision-making.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philanthropic
Adjective
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Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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By the late 1960s, Cindy Pritzker was a visible figure in Chicago’s charitable community, including co-chairing the annual Crystal Ball, a fundraising event that raised money for Michael Reese Hospital’s Medical Research Institute.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Philanthropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropic. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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