as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
the opera company no longer has an array of moneyed Maecenases to which it can turn for financial support
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Noun
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Tickets go on sale in August, and subscribers, donors and groups will have presale access.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Duvall has a supporting role in the movie as Mason Hawk, who is a stand in for the various donors that supported the Masonic Home.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Josh Safdie’s feverish ping-pong epic, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) breaks from his benefactor, pen tycoon Milton Rockwell (Kevin O’Leary), risking everything to erase an old defeat.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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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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Despite that westward migration from State Fair Park in West Allis, church officials are confident the festival's loyal parishioners and patrons, many of which come from areas well outside Milwaukee, will find their way to the new venue June 19-21.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Servers dress in special attire for holidays and for many patrons, the gift shop is worth the stop.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Maecenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Maecenas. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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