benefactresses

Definition of benefactressesnext
plural of benefactress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactresses
Noun
  • And with that, the modern Cinderella story continues—proving that sometimes, magic is less about fairy godmothers and more about persistence, pivots, and the courage to start building your own AI Agent.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While the donors chose to remain anonymous, their message made clear the connection between the gift and Waffle House's origins in the city.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Ideas expressed in the piece Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have traveled parallel political paths in California, with both rising through similar positions and competing for the same Democratic donors and advisors before Harris ascended to the vice presidency.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The Blue Nile signed the deal, moved by the genuine enthusiasm expressed by their benefactors.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Sanders needs Alabama’s gravitas or Texas Tech’s sugar daddies.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Currently filming in Hong Kong, Peaches follows Nora (Thatcher) and Bing Bing (Liu), two spoiled best friends who scam sugar daddies for a living.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Benefactresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactresses. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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