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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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And if last week's reporting on LIV is accurate, the money tap from their Saudi Arabian benefactors might soon dry up.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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

Trump is extremely wealthy, as are his benefactors.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2025

After a round of applause for Mr. Wilde’s speech, students began putting on dramatic performances for the audience, which included several white people, benefactors of the school in one way or another.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane