as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
an anonymous benefactor gave the school a dozen new computers
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Recent Examples of benefactor
Signed last week, on the same day that the Department of Justice indicted James Comey, it is designed to facilitate the transfer of a social-media platform with a hundred and seventy million American users to a consortium that features several of the President’s political and financial benefactors.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
That means, for tax purposes, the value of the home resets to its market value on the date your benefactor died.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Moreover, as the show delves into the mystery behind the academy’s founding and its benefactors, Evelyn’s manipulation tactics become apparent, wedging even the closest pupils apart and establishing a hierarchy among the Tall Pines Academy staff.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Cabinet members, appointed by and loyal to the president, are unlikely to vote against their benefactor except in the most extreme circumstances.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
That means, for tax purposes, the value of the home resets to its market value on the date your benefactor died.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Moreover, as the show delves into the mystery behind the academy’s founding and its benefactors, Evelyn’s manipulation tactics become apparent, wedging even the closest pupils apart and establishing a hierarchy among the Tall Pines Academy staff.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Cabinet members, appointed by and loyal to the president, are unlikely to vote against their benefactor except in the most extreme circumstances.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactor
Noun
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The online campaign, which connects donors with community organizations, is the foundation’s largest fundraising initiative and one of the biggest in the nation.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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One in three Black blood donors is a match for people with sickle cell disease, according to the Red Cross.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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“Benefactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactor. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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