as in donors
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 benefactors
And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
These blue-chip benefactors serve as wrappers, lending AAA ratings to grease the lending gears.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
The three-story facility has been named the Shiley STEM Initiative building in honor of philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley, one of the largest benefactors of USD, a private Catholic university located in San Diego’s Linda Vista neighborhood.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.
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Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Hire better investors, stewards, and benefactors of the people’s trust.
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Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.
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Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
These blue-chip benefactors serve as wrappers, lending AAA ratings to grease the lending gears.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.
—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
The three-story facility has been named the Shiley STEM Initiative building in honor of philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley, one of the largest benefactors of USD, a private Catholic university located in San Diego’s Linda Vista neighborhood.
—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.
—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Hire better investors, stewards, and benefactors of the people’s trust.
—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.
—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactors
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As the event coincided with high school graduations, some were unable to attend, but those who did eagerly met and thanked donors while sharing their career goals with the crowd.
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The gala also provides sponsorship opportunities for donors who give between $1,000 to $5,000, with each tier receiving perks such as VIP seats, logo/name recognition at the gala and full page recognition in the event materials.
Noun
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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“Benefactors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactors. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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