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
Moreover, as the show delves into the mystery behind the academy’s founding and its benefactors, Evelyn’s manipulation tactics become apparent, wedging even the closest pupils apart and establishing a hierarchy among the Tall Pines Academy staff.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Cabinet members, appointed by and loyal to the president, are unlikely to vote against their benefactor except in the most extreme circumstances.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Putnam liked that idea, and a wealthy benefactor, steel heiress Amy Phipps Guest, provided financial support for the feat—really more of a publicity stunt, since Putnam's plan, as always, was to publish a scintillating memoir of the journey.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
More recently, Microsoft and OpenAI have been experiencing growing pains as OpenAI looks to break free of its benefactor and become a public company.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Cabinet members, appointed by and loyal to the president, are unlikely to vote against their benefactor except in the most extreme circumstances.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Putnam liked that idea, and a wealthy benefactor, steel heiress Amy Phipps Guest, provided financial support for the feat—really more of a publicity stunt, since Putnam's plan, as always, was to publish a scintillating memoir of the journey.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
More recently, Microsoft and OpenAI have been experiencing growing pains as OpenAI looks to break free of its benefactor and become a public company.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactor
Noun
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Martin is a reliable donor in county politics.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The page added that Ava was also an organ donor.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 20 Oct. 2025.
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