1
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals
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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donative
Noun
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026 -
And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Two van-loads, four carloads and a whole team of volunteers transported the hefty amount of donations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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All but $100,000 of the donations went to the California Fire Foundation — a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to firefighters and fire victims — and came from companies like Apple, PayPal, Paramount Studios and DoorDash.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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And there has been no mention of the card that accompanies these presents.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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These microscopic spaces could potentially provide locations where hydrogen delivered by solar wind interacts with oxygen present in lunar minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Still, presentation decks and valuation models are broadly accepted as a necessary learning tool.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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