as in giver
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Recent Examples of bestower
Instead of tackling the usual staples like hierarchy, territoriality, simmering violence and payback, this is primarily a reflection on care work as a gift to the bestower as much as the receiver.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestower
Noun
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Research shows the powerful effect of kindness on the giver and many others.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And our players are the biggest benefactor of all.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the financial impact, there's also damage to donor confidence.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Without them, some important objects can remain hidden forever; a waste of human effort and money — and much of that sponsorship cash comes from taxpayer funds and the generous gifts of donors who trust the museum to share its collection with its community.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nick Kurczewski is a contributor at Edmunds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the position was led by breakout contributor Boden Groen and Deshawn Hanika.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Bestower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestower. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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