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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The case alleges Adams accepted luxury travel and hotel stays worldwide and solicited illicit campaign donations from his foreign benefactors that were funneled through U.S. citizens.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
With the support of partners and sponsors, the first 1,000 Committed memberships will be fully covered by anonymous benefactors.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
With the support of partners and sponsors, the first 1,000 Committed memberships will be fully covered by anonymous benefactors.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Benefactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactor. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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