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Recent Examples of recipient
The lawmakers cited the case of a deaf and non-verbal DACA recipient with no criminal history who was detained last year amid the immigration raids in Los Angeles.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Hasselblad Foundation has named South African photographer Zanele Muholi as the recipient of its 2026 Hasselblad Award.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
The lead singer of the Supremes has had a string of solo hits, received a Presidential Medal of Freedom and is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
—Becky Carman, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Without really knowing the recipient, the donor knew the pain the family was going through and wanted to help in the most selfless way possible.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Hasselblad Foundation has named South African photographer Zanele Muholi as the recipient of its 2026 Hasselblad Award.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
The lead singer of the Supremes has had a string of solo hits, received a Presidential Medal of Freedom and is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
—Becky Carman, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Without really knowing the recipient, the donor knew the pain the family was going through and wanted to help in the most selfless way possible.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipient
Noun
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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As morning dawned in Asia, the dollar — a beneficiary of the crisis so far because of its haven status — was stronger against major peers early in Sydney.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For gifts over $5,000, a qualified appraisal and acknowledgment by the donee organization are required.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That means if the donee sells the assets, gain and income tax will be triggered.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Recipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipient. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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