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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
The survey reported that 40% of gift givers plan to give candy this year, followed by cards at 37% and flowers at 33%.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for givers
Noun
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While crossbenchers are appointed by an independent committee, most life peerages are handed out by the prime minister, often to reward aides, allies and donors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Donations are tax-deductible, and donors can choose to be publicly recognized or remain anonymous.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Blue Nile signed the deal, moved by the genuine enthusiasm expressed by their benefactors.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Givers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/givers. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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