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 Ann Allan is a Lighthouse donor but is not involved in the organization’s day-to-day operations. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The small Mediterranean country’s military is underfunded and underequipped, for years relying heavily on international donors, notably the United States, United Kingdom, France and Italy. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The team found that the accretion rate, or rate at which material from the donor star falls onto the white dwarf, has to fall within a fairly narrow window to allow an AIC to occur. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026 The organization remains hopeful that donors will step forward to help offset the rising expenses of transporting food throughout the region. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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

Kremlev was either seeking something in return for his own business or, more likely in this case, some payoff for his benefactor Putin.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Investing in infrastructure to boost revenue streams is wise, particularly at a club with no shareholders to act as benefactors.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefactor

Noun

Trump withdrew his first nominee, Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat, after questions arose about her academic credentials.

— FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Thompson also looked at their recurring subscriptions, which are a common contributor to lifestyle creep.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of contributor

Noun

The 300 block of East Trade Street is frequented by patrons of public transportation, panhandlers and the thousands of fans attending events at the Spectrum Center.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
The supporters and patrons who had helped him pursue his dreams.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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