as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
a frequent donator of funds to research foundations
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Recent Examples of donator
That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024
As of Friday, donators had raised more than $7,500 to financially help the baby's parents.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
Along with the top donators — from Tiffany Haddish to Marlon Wayans — TMZ reports that Perry, 54, made his own massive pledge of $400,000, and noted that Brown is grateful for both his support in particular and the overall generosity of those who've pitched in toward her campaign.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
An Alabama sample wedding dress shop and a Louisiana bridal boutique have come forward as the donators of a wedding dress that was recently the subject of a viral TikTok.
—Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s brother Gabriel, for example, was also a prolific donator, as were other people associated with the disgraced founder.
—Byleo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 6 Feb. 2023
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024
As of Friday, donators had raised more than $7,500 to financially help the baby's parents.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
Along with the top donators — from Tiffany Haddish to Marlon Wayans — TMZ reports that Perry, 54, made his own massive pledge of $400,000, and noted that Brown is grateful for both his support in particular and the overall generosity of those who've pitched in toward her campaign.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
An Alabama sample wedding dress shop and a Louisiana bridal boutique have come forward as the donators of a wedding dress that was recently the subject of a viral TikTok.
—Tandra Smith | Tsmith@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s brother Gabriel, for example, was also a prolific donator, as were other people associated with the disgraced founder.
—Byleo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 6 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donator
Noun
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That’s despite the fact that his campaign also took in money from AIPAC and UDP donors last year.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, has stayed quiet on the Senate race, instead opting to invest heavily in multiple House races, but an analysis by the Intercept found at least 27 AIPAC donors had backed Stratton.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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His experiments are saved by Henrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz), a wealthy benefactor who funds Victor's work.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Donator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donator. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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