DONOR Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

donor

noun

ˈdō-nər

Definition of donor

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 His senior advisor Mark Riddle said that the presence of mega-donors like Griffin behind Donalds highlights the candidates’ differences. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 The alumni organization has been building a donor base of former students from decades of program rosters that had been kept in hard copy in Cal Poly’s athletic department. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 When evaluating new or existing online giving channels, fundraisers must consider payout timing, operational transparency, reporting capabilities and a seamless donor experience. — Catherine Lacour, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But his relationship as a big-time donor to Trojan athletics really began in 1998, when USC was desperate to build a new practice field for new football coach Paul Hackett. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for donor

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Noun

Contributors can transfer stock to the Treasury, which will then invest the funds into accounts in line with the donator’s guidelines.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026
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

Definition of donator

Noun

But while the group tries to expand its outreach, some of the program’s largest benefactors are moving on.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
Warren Buffett spent two decades as the single largest benefactor of Bill Gates’ philanthropy, the Gates Foundation, having donated about $48 billion.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of benefactor

Noun

Several leaders of both say the incident shows the need for better regulation of AI, writes Forbes senior contributor Barry Collins.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Papperger argues that the Aschau site will be an important contributor to the national sovereignty and credible defense capabilities of Germany and Europe.

— Elsa Ohlen,Greg Kennedy, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of contributor

Noun

The company expects that the hospital would see 20 to 30 patrons on a typical day and 30 to 50 patrons on a busier one, the letter said.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
But even that store is no longer normal, as geeky fights among patrons quickly turn deadly.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026

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