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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
Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.
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Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The change has been a long time coming as the Arnolds have been dedicated to donating their massive fortune for more than a decade, having donated $2 billion to date, according to the outlet, which lists them among the top 25 most generous givers in the United States.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
With less than a week to go, gift-givers like the Stewarts were shopping across town.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Both generous gift givers bought the perfume online.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
This new deduction will feel familiar and useful to regular givers who write a steady check to their church or a local charity each year.
—Jennifer Horton, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025
The future of business will belong to the givers.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Daedone persuaded the swelling ranks of OM enthusiasts, givers and receivers alike, to join an experiment in communal living, gradually parting them from their wealth and autonomy.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Two-thirds of givers admit to procrastinating family wealth-transfer conversations, according to a national RBC Wealth Management survey.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
The change has been a long time coming as the Arnolds have been dedicated to donating their massive fortune for more than a decade, having donated $2 billion to date, according to the outlet, which lists them among the top 25 most generous givers in the United States.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
With less than a week to go, gift-givers like the Stewarts were shopping across town.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Both generous gift givers bought the perfume online.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
This new deduction will feel familiar and useful to regular givers who write a steady check to their church or a local charity each year.
—Jennifer Horton, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Nov. 2025
The future of business will belong to the givers.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Daedone persuaded the swelling ranks of OM enthusiasts, givers and receivers alike, to join an experiment in communal living, gradually parting them from their wealth and autonomy.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Two-thirds of givers admit to procrastinating family wealth-transfer conversations, according to a national RBC Wealth Management survey.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for givers
Noun
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Nearly 35,000 donors had contributed, with one giving $50,000.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The decisions and forces that affect society, that dictate the livelihoods and well-being of its citizens, are at the mercy of the market, and the now frighteningly transparent ways that the market serves and benefits its dutiful governmental benefactors.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Givers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/givers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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