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Recent Examples of bestower
Instead of tackling the usual staples like hierarchy, territoriality, simmering violence and payback, this is primarily a reflection on care work as a gift to the bestower as much as the receiver.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestower
Noun
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Research shows the powerful effect of kindness on the giver and many others.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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His experiments are saved by Henrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz), a wealthy benefactor who funds Victor's work.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Presidential libraries are one of the few ways sitting presidents can solicit foreign donations — without ever having to disclose their donors.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Heating buildings remains a major contributor to energy consumption and emissions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Netflix is the largest contributor in the market Stateside, with revenues up by 14% in 2025 following an across-the-board price increase at the start of the year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Bestower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestower. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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