as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money
a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report
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Recent Examples of donor
Nesbitt, a 2026 gubernatorial candidate, referred to Fay Beydoun as a close ally and political donor to Whitmer in his announcement about the request.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Correspondence sent to ARTnews by a prospective donor (who did not wish to be identified) from then–museum director Adam Lerner shows that the museum did ask the donor to pay the sales tax.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The authorities wanted bank statements, board-meeting minutes, donor acknowledgements and other documents.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Correspondence sent to ARTnews by a prospective donor (who did not wish to be identified) from then–museum director Adam Lerner shows that the museum did ask the donor to pay the sales tax.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
The authorities wanted bank statements, board-meeting minutes, donor acknowledgements and other documents.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
Noun
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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The Blackstone was renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre for a benefactor, the famously ebullient Merle Reskin, a lovable arts lover who died in 2023.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Forbes senior contributor Andy Meek writes Netflix Advertising President Amy Reinhard said the company now has top-tier ad technology, and is looking to bring more ads throughout the platform.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The fashion industry remains an outsized contributor to climate change, accounting for roughly 10% of global carbon emissions.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Its appointment-only showrooms in NoHo and Midtown are each equipped with full bars, so that patrons can deliberate over their ideal garment while nursing a cocktail on tap.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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