How to Use philanthropist in a Sentence

philanthropist

noun
  • Who would be the philanthropists?
    — Lawrence K. Altman, STAT, 7 May 2026
  • When a philanthropist says jump, you people should ask how high.
    — Donald Hughes, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021
  • The fourth Kathy is a philanthropist.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 May 2026
  • There are calls for the wealthiest philanthropists to help to fill this void.
    — David Campbell, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Turner also made his mark as a philanthropist.
    — Patricio Chile, ABC News, 6 May 2026
  • The Kluge prize is named for the late philanthropist and television mogul.
    — Fox News, 22 June 2022
  • The fashion designer and philanthropist has worn many hats over the years.
    — Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Scott’s name didn’t come up until the end of the process, but there was no direct contact with the philanthropist.
    — Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2021
  • Miller did confirm that the philanthropist is a man and has no children or grandchildren.
    — Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Fowler and his wife are two of the most prominent philanthropists in San Diego.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2023
  • As for beauty, the philanthropist wore her brunette hair in a curly blowout and glammed up with a berry-colored lip and matching blush.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The philanthropist and Gronkowski share a special bond.
    — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
  • At the time, though, Acierno looked at herself as a philanthropist, more so than a runner.
    — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Esther Dyson is an investor and philanthropist, and the founder of Wellville.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Tallen is a renowned philanthropist and wanted to make sure to invest some of his money to honor a coach who changed his life.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
  • In the following slide, the teen shared a smiling snap of the philanthropist, 57.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Musk’s lawyers tried to tell the story of a philanthropist whose charity was stolen and turned into a cash machine.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Sarah Ferguson has always worn her heart on her sleeve, both as a mother and as a philanthropist.
    — Sarah Ferguson, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2021
  • The philanthropist even gives Runway a juicy tidbit of breaking news as a parting gift.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Mackenzie Scott is one of the world’s most generous philanthropists.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Carla Davis, described as a philanthropist, funded the lab costs.
    — William Thornton | [email protected], al, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Bezos has been giving out these awards to philanthropists since 2021.
    — Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Rich philanthropists may donate to groups calling for lower taxes.
    — Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The philanthropists will drill holes with their pro device and lend equipment to deserving anglers.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The university could have named the field for a philanthropist, as Loker was.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023
  • That was a constant refrain in the life of this gracious philanthropist from Roslindale.
    — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • So far, the activists' efforts have had little success, and even then, mainly thanks to help from philanthropists.
    — Chinedu Asadu, ajc, 23 June 2023
  • Melinda French-Gates is a philanthropist and author.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Among philanthropists, there may also be a feeling that the drug, not the therapy, is the exciting new thing.
    — Sigal Samuel, Vox, 19 June 2024
  • In a bid to bridge a gap in government funding, Gates is calling on fellow wealthy philanthropists.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026

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