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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Noun
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026 -
The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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In that case, even absent intra-year distributions to the taxpayer, the dividends appearing in the TP’s account are deemed constructively received when paid by the portfolio companies into the brokerage account.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Finally, oil companies are judged by investors who often want cash returns, dividends, buybacks, and capital discipline.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In a social media post, Lehman asked the community to come help support the store by asking for donations, asking people to shop at their store or online.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Even as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence − a celebration of the founding of the world's oldest modern constitutional democracy − most Americans are mired in dissatisfaction with the nation's present and pessimism about its future.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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The production had previously set a June 4 release date before rescheduling to allow for completion of international distribution partnerships following a CinemaCon presentation that generated significant distributor interest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Coffin ended his presentation on an optimistic note.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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