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
Williams also became a benefactor of Santander Bank when Carlos Sainz Jr. took one of the team’s seats after leaving Ferrari.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Shields’s wife, Carolee, was also longtime UC Davis benefactor.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
What really kicked the project into motion, though, was an anonymous benefactor who contributed a $4.5 million gift to the venture, Flamion said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Shields’s wife, Carolee, was also longtime UC Davis benefactor.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
What really kicked the project into motion, though, was an anonymous benefactor who contributed a $4.5 million gift to the venture, Flamion said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactor
Noun
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OpenSecrets reports that Rubio has raked in more than a million bucks from pro-Israel donors since 2007.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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This quote is featured in the GMHC Stories Oral History Project, a collection of over 100 interviews with former volunteers, staff and donors from the first 15 years of the organization.—
Eden Lowinger,
The Conversation,
18 June 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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