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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals
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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donative
Noun
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As a bonus, the powder contains algae extract, which can hydrate the hair and help strengthen its structure.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will likely be happy to sign any of those bonus checks if Barkley keeps up his current level.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Gift cards and gift baskets have been donated by local businesses and organizations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Facing his own gifts being turned against him, Alcaraz was caught off-guard and lost his serve in the second game of the second set, as Djokovic whaled away on two forehand returns to get a break point, then won the game on the next one.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pickman: Playing the fourth quarter to a target winning score (11 points from the leader after three quarters) paid immediate dividends.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tickets are now available, as well as an option to stream the concert with a minimum donation of $5.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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About 50 immigrants, mostly women and children, are waiting to pick up food donations.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2025
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And Vulnicura is Björk’s estimable contribution to the breakup album canon, inspired by the end of her relationship with Matthew Barney, her partner of 11 years and the father of one of her children.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hodgins, 26, despite being a seemingly successful Schoen claim in 2022, is one of several Giants players whose contributions to that season’s playoff berth and Wild Card victory went underappreciated in New York.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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New hero shooter Marvel Rivals is now releasing several maps and 2-4 heroes per season, at present.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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At present, voters can check a box on their ballot giving the BBWAA permission to make their choices public two weeks after the announcement.—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Bowersox’s presentation was part of the Box Lunch Talk speaker series from the Carroll County Historical Society, which also celebrates the county’s 188th birthday.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Cincinnati Word on the street is Cincinnati’s film commissioners made a heck of a presentation to Sundance’s selection committee, answering all of the major logistical questions.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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