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
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Presidential libraries are one of the few ways sitting presidents can solicit foreign donations — without ever having to disclose their donors.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Heating buildings remains a major contributor to energy consumption and emissions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Netflix is the largest contributor in the market Stateside, with revenues up by 14% in 2025 following an across-the-board price increase at the start of the year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 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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His experiments are saved by Henrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz), a wealthy benefactor who funds Victor's work.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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