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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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Two-thirds of givers admit to procrastinating family wealth-transfer conversations, according to a national RBC Wealth Management survey.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In January, Rourke’s management team set up a GoFundMe to help keep the actor in his home, with his representative Kimberly Hines listed as the benefactor.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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As one of South Africa’s most daring new voices, Meekaeel Adam makes his directorial debut in this gripping story, set in 1846, of a Dutch-Afrikaans family and their British benefactor who make the perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert, watched over by two shapeshifting spirits.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Much of that money flowed through nonprofit advocacy groups that do not disclose their donors.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fans quickly rallied to support the 73-year-old, with around 2,700 donors raising more than $100,000 within three days.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That impeccable taste extends to the shorts section, which will be guided once again by critic and frequent IndieWire contributor Katie Rife.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Uche, who has four starts in 76 career games, will likely be a special teams contributor who gets a chance to earn a spot in the rotation from scrimmage.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bestower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestower. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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