as in donor
someone who gives something to another person
The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous. a gift giver
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Recent Examples of giver
For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Pacheco is an energy-giver as a teammate and has never been afraid to take on contact with a physical running style.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Top it off with a handwritten card, and you'll be crowned the best gift-giver this holiday.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
The survey reported that 40% of gift givers plan to give candy this year, followed by cards at 37% and flowers at 33%.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Pacheco is an energy-giver as a teammate and has never been afraid to take on contact with a physical running style.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Top it off with a handwritten card, and you'll be crowned the best gift-giver this holiday.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
The survey reported that 40% of gift givers plan to give candy this year, followed by cards at 37% and flowers at 33%.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
Noun
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Beyond the financial impact, there's also damage to donor confidence.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Without them, some important objects can remain hidden forever; a waste of human effort and money — and much of that sponsorship cash comes from taxpayer funds and the generous gifts of donors who trust the museum to share its collection with its community.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nick Kurczewski is a contributor at Edmunds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the position was led by breakout contributor Boden Groen and Deshawn Hanika.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And our players are the biggest benefactor of all.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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