DONOR Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

donor

noun

ˈdō-nər

Definition of donor

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 The bill would benefit Newsom donor Jeff Worthe as California marks the Coastal Act’s 50th anniversary. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 In addition to individual sponsors, the program benefits from corporate and nonprofit donors. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The Buffaloes’ brand has grown immensely, particularly with donors and boosters. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for donor

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Noun

Contributors can transfer stock to the Treasury, which will then invest the funds into accounts in line with the donator’s guidelines.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026
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

Definition of donator

Noun

The Warning were benefactors of this kind of sisterhood, finding open arms from predecessors like Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, as well as the Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen, and Lilith Czar.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
After the group, they were approached by a wealthy benefactor who wanted to help.

— Vito Emanuel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

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Around noon Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a local golf course patron who noticed a possible body floating downstream in the Dominguez Channel, the department said in a statement.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The synergy has drawn patrons and art world professionals from around the region and North America, and the fairs saw a bustling VIP day with crowded aisles, though sales moved at a measured pace amid a market correction.

— Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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