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 Houston Grand Opera’s LGBTQ+ Overture program intentionally builds relationships among newcomers, subscribers and donors. — Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 In early June, Virginia Tech announced a $75 million donation from an anonymous donor. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Some of those donors are not based in Oregon or even in the United States. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 For donors, Kousser said contributions offered the hope of currying favor with a possible future governor. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 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

Today’s first-time attendee may become tomorrow’s board member or major benefactor.

— Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Griffin’s contribution—confirmed by a Citadel spokesman to Fortune as the largest financial contribution among a group of benefactors who helped hire Pochettino—closed the gap on a deal that would otherwise have been out of reach.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Definition of benefactor

Noun

Jesse and Shilpa chat with fellow editor, and Bake Club’s first guest contributor, Rebecca Firkser, about all things galette, and award the latest Baker of the Month.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of contributor

Noun

The outing marked King Charles’ first tour of London Zoo as ZSL’s royal patron, though the royal has had close ties to the zoo since his childhood.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
The development will take the place of an aging office building and a gravel parking lot popular among patrons of the open-air food court across the road.

— Mark Dee July 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

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