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donor

[doh-ner] / ˈdoʊ nər /
NOUN
giver of gift
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backer benefactor contributor patron
STRONG
almsgiver altruist angel benefactress bestower conferrer grantor philanthropist presenter savior subscriber
WEAK
Santa Claus donator heavy hitter
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist opponent opposer

Example Sentences

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In contrast, only 15 percent know that brain donation is not included when signing up as an organ donor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Billionaire Meg Whitman, the former eBay chief and formerly a longtime Republican donor, spent $144 million of her money on her 2010 gubernatorial bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Jon decided to keep some character elements of the original "donor boat".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Above all, the current crisis could hit the costs of humanitarian aid and divert donor funds towards other priorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

But as I say, there was this one time he brought it up, about my not being a donor, that really riled me.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro