as in donors
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 givers
Gates and Buffett co-founded the Giving Pledge The two most prominent givers on the new Forbes list, Gates and Buffett, are co-founders of the Giving Pledge, a 2010 initiative that encouraged the ultra-wealthy to divert half or more of their wealth to charity.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
And, this year, the tie meant that one of the Two People Sharing Saliva speech-givers got to shade Timothée Chalamet.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 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
Valentine’s Day has a way of making even the most confident gift-givers second-guess themselves.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Raised 'to be givers' The Carlos family hails from El Paso, and have homes there and in San Antonio.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026
Though some years past have been ripe with political commentary on stage, the topic was notably absent this year, with speech givers opting to shout-out their families and people inside the Globes ballroom as opposed to the weighty issues outside of it.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
And, this year, the tie meant that one of the Two People Sharing Saliva speech-givers got to shade Timothée Chalamet.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 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
Valentine’s Day has a way of making even the most confident gift-givers second-guess themselves.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Raised 'to be givers' The Carlos family hails from El Paso, and have homes there and in San Antonio.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2026
Though some years past have been ripe with political commentary on stage, the topic was notably absent this year, with speech givers opting to shout-out their families and people inside the Globes ballroom as opposed to the weighty issues outside of it.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for givers
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Candidates for statewide office can accept up to $8,400 from individual donors for both the primary and general elections, plus another $4,800 for runoff elections.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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He was expelled from Congress and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identify theft in a criminal case involving stealing money from donors, using some of it on personal expenses including designer clothing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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These blue-chip benefactors serve as wrappers, lending AAA ratings to grease the lending gears.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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“Givers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/givers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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