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Recent Examples of giftee
Any giftee into beauty would be thrilled to find this in their basket this Easter.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Plus, your giftee doesn’t have to stress over whether her beverage will explode in her bag because this one features a leak-proof lid that also has a flip lid and flip-up straw.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2026
Your giftee may not buy this pillow for themselves, but they’ll certainly be thrilled to receive it.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Your giftee may be counting sheep, but the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is wide awake and hard at work hydrating their lips.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
In other words, as long as your giftee has an interest in playing with makeup (from novice to pro), these beauty gifts can be unwrapped, displayed, and used.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Advise your giftee to strategically place it in a sunny spot or next to their favorite lamp for it the amber glass to really glow.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
Michael Kors Leopard-Print Cuffed Hat Treat your giftee to fashionable leopard print with this stylish winter hat.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
And because your giftee will certainly want to pair her new Kate Spade acquisition with more from the brand, in the form of perfect-for-winter footwear styles and glittering accessories, the Kate Spade Black Friday sale has some of that, too.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Plus, your giftee doesn’t have to stress over whether her beverage will explode in her bag because this one features a leak-proof lid that also has a flip lid and flip-up straw.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2026
Your giftee may not buy this pillow for themselves, but they’ll certainly be thrilled to receive it.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Your giftee may be counting sheep, but the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is wide awake and hard at work hydrating their lips.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
In other words, as long as your giftee has an interest in playing with makeup (from novice to pro), these beauty gifts can be unwrapped, displayed, and used.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Advise your giftee to strategically place it in a sunny spot or next to their favorite lamp for it the amber glass to really glow.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
Michael Kors Leopard-Print Cuffed Hat Treat your giftee to fashionable leopard print with this stylish winter hat.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
And because your giftee will certainly want to pair her new Kate Spade acquisition with more from the brand, in the form of perfect-for-winter footwear styles and glittering accessories, the Kate Spade Black Friday sale has some of that, too.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giftee
Noun
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Martha and the recipient of the gift were friends for 10 years and are no longer in each other's lives (for reasons unrelated to the jacket).—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That may hearten beneficiaries but won’t rein in prices.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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They are sent to beneficiaries either online or by mail, and are also shared with the IRS.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Giftee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giftee. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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