as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers
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Recent Examples of benefactor
Matthys and Colle, both deceased, were known figures in the contemporary art scene in Ghent as benefactors to the SMAK contemporary art museum.
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Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Working with a biography that needed much filling in, Kehlmann decided, in each instance, to make his Pabst a man who never actively chooses to embrace his Nazi benefactors.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
In exchange, Adams — who has denied wrongdoing — secured his benefactors political favors, like building permits, the indictment says.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Baker stars as Karla, the camp’s benefactor who wants to change the camp’s focus and traditions.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Working with a biography that needed much filling in, Kehlmann decided, in each instance, to make his Pabst a man who never actively chooses to embrace his Nazi benefactors.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
In exchange, Adams — who has denied wrongdoing — secured his benefactors political favors, like building permits, the indictment says.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Baker stars as Karla, the camp’s benefactor who wants to change the camp’s focus and traditions.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactor
Noun
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In response, McLean and the City Council made the Pride flag and an organ donor flag official flags of the city, which are allowed under the law.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2025
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Yet, too often, nonprofits are forced to operate in a state of financial precarity, relying on a single source of funding or scrambling to adjust to shifting donor priorities.—
Firaaz Azeez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 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
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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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“Benefactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactor. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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