donative

noun

ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
Definition of donativenext
1
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals

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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donative
  1. bonus
  2. gift
  3. dividend
  4. donation
  5. contribution
  6. present
  7. presentation
Noun
  • The Knicks offered the BAA’s rookie max of $5,000, but in a bidding war between the competing leagues, the Nats offered a first-year salary of $7,000 plus a $500 bonus.
    — Rob Peterson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • As a bonus Saturday, Daly provided a tent plus post-Mass snacks.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • And in that time, dividends can be cut and stock prices can fall.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Supporters can add a cash donation to the campaign at checkout, but that money is likely not going to Ossoff’s campaign.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of donation
Noun
  • The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • The artist duo Motus created the murals in each room to depict the connection between Kabutocho's history and its present, with palettes ranging from spring green to lake blue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Signs of a bright future and the reality of a dismal present are both in equal play as the Fins open camp on this strangest of seasons.
    — Greg Cote July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • Missouri residents can access informational presentations about Benton’s life work for free.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • One of the most intriguing parts of the evening involved the correspondents’ association’s annual journalism awards presentation.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of presentation
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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