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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
Senior members and party leaders are more likely to be givers than receivers, and members facing pressure from outside spending are more likely to attract support from their party colleagues.
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Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for givers
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As the event coincided with high school graduations, some were unable to attend, but those who did eagerly met and thanked donors while sharing their career goals with the crowd.
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The gala also provides sponsorship opportunities for donors who give between $1,000 to $5,000, with each tier receiving perks such as VIP seats, logo/name recognition at the gala and full page recognition in the event materials.
Noun
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And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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“Givers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/givers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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