benefactors

NOUN

donor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backer contributor patron philanthropist promoter protector supporter

STRONG

aid altruist angel assistant fan helper humanitarian mark sponsor subscriber subsidizer well-wisher

WEAK

Good Samaritan Santa Claus fairy godparent grubstaker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

opponent

WEAK

antagonist opposer

Example Sentences

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Supported by unnamed donors, he offers encouragement and religious-based morale boosts to politicians or their mutual benefactors.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“I think the market is saying these financial companies are going to be the biggest benefactors of AI,” with margin and operational efficiency improvements, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

India may be one of the greatest benefactors of the new global trading order.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Singapore’s government offers grants, tax exemptions and equity investments to new companies, making the city-state “one of the most generous benefactors of tech entrepreneurs anywhere in the world,” Mr.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

If Bobby could make millions, and if he continued tithing large amounts to the Church, he could emerge as one of the Church’s biggest benefactors.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady