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Recent Examples of benefactress
The company gained a benefactress (Lois Pope), later parted ways and changed names (eventually becoming Florida Stage).
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Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?
—Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Instead, each week will see the top two queens will earn benefactress badges.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 May 2024
Ross resigned, at Stanford’s behest and amid great scandal, forcing Jordan to take the blame for the decision and defend his benefactress in order to save the university’s reputation.
—Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022
She’s reunited with the local company’s benefactress, and her own first mentor and supporter, Winnie Flato.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 18 June 2021
Christian Temperance Union leader Frances Willard and millionaire benefactress Alva Belmont.
—Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2020
Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?
—Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Instead, each week will see the top two queens will earn benefactress badges.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 May 2024
Ross resigned, at Stanford’s behest and amid great scandal, forcing Jordan to take the blame for the decision and defend his benefactress in order to save the university’s reputation.
—Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022
She’s reunited with the local company’s benefactress, and her own first mentor and supporter, Winnie Flato.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 18 June 2021
Christian Temperance Union leader Frances Willard and millionaire benefactress Alva Belmont.
—Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactress
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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
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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
Noun
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Patroness of the United States How did Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, become patroness of the United States?—
Bridget Retzloff,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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His was the first true haute couture maison, his patroness was Empress Eugénie, who made him into her court designer.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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From that intel, the nurse went through bios of donors who had agreed to share their specimen for free with anyone in need.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
9 June 2026
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The trust buys land in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, using private donations, often from large foundations, philanthropists, tech leaders and state agencies, and sells it at or below cost to agencies like the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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San Diego community philanthropist Ernie Hahn has joined Douglas Elliman Realty, alongside his partner, Richelle Jett.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Benefactress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactress. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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