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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This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network that includes Maryland Matters, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
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Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
This approach can dramatically shorten waiting times and, in many cases, save patients who may not survive the wait for a deceased donor organ.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The film and the broader project are independently financed by international sponsors and donors, ensuring that all proceeds are reinvested in sustaining and expanding the initiative globally.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Funding from dark-money groups, 501(c)(4)s structured so donors do not need to be disclosed, has made up the bulk of campaign contributions on both sides of the issue.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
This approach can dramatically shorten waiting times and, in many cases, save patients who may not survive the wait for a deceased donor organ.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
The film and the broader project are independently financed by international sponsors and donors, ensuring that all proceeds are reinvested in sustaining and expanding the initiative globally.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Funding from dark-money groups, 501(c)(4)s structured so donors do not need to be disclosed, has made up the bulk of campaign contributions on both sides of the issue.
—Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 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 museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is privately operated by a corporation of just under 1,000 benefactors who have an endowment of over $2 billion.—
Claudia Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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The benefactors, on the other hand, wore their wealth with ease.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Using these alternatives can have real impact, as fuel consumption from production vehicles and generators has been found to be the single largest contributor of carbon emissions on film and television sets.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year gaming leader Phil Spencer left Microsoft after 38 years, and Charlie Bell, who was in charge of cybersecurity products, became an individual contributor.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around sunset, the rooftop pool bar features a friendly, eclectic bunch of unpretentious patrons, giving it a warmer feel than venues on the beach that are often packed with overdressed tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although Austria is known as a hotspot for wealthy patrons who host royals and ex royals… either way, the assumption is someone else is picking up the tab.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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