as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money
a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report
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Recent Examples of donor
At the same time, the candidates have raised millions of dollars from outside groups including Super PACs and even individual out-of-state donors.
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CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Changes for those who itemize Two new tax rules, however, could discourage giving by higher-income donors.
—Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
However, in recent presidential elections, donor support has not always directly translated to political success.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Peter Thiel, the billionaire venture capitalist and MAGA donor, is in Rome this week for a series of private lectures on the Antichrist.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Changes for those who itemize Two new tax rules, however, could discourage giving by higher-income donors.
—Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
However, in recent presidential elections, donor support has not always directly translated to political success.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Peter Thiel, the billionaire venture capitalist and MAGA donor, is in Rome this week for a series of private lectures on the Antichrist.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
Noun
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
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
Noun
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Ryder Atwood is a phenomenal defender who also is a big contributor in the attack with nine goals and four assists.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yes, a quality contributor, good locker room guy and class all the way in the community.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Soon patrons will be able to walk around the South Downtown Entertainment District with a drink in hand, thanks to a city ordinance exemption passed by the Atlanta City Council on Monday.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The only way that model works is if it’s funded by donors and patrons.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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