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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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Funding a new DAF with highly appreciated shares of stock allows the donor to avoid capital-gains taxes while also taking a tax deduction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

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

Patients with more severe illness had a greater number of these clusters, while healthy donor lungs showed none.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Anthony immediately reached out to every donor she could think of.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling