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
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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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Israel unleashed war on the terrorists and their benefactors in Iran, fighting a seven-front war for its very survival.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Israel unleashed war on the terrorists and their benefactors in Iran, fighting a seven-front war for its very survival.
—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Hours after sources confirmed to The Denver Post that Pat Surtain II will get a $5 million raise this year the star cornerback stood in front of benefactors at Topgolf in Centennial for another event in support of his Patrick Surtain II Foundation.
—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactor
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.
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“Benefactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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