as in donor
someone who gives something to another person
The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous. a gift giver
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Recent Examples of giver
Altruism is an action that benefits the recipient but not the giver.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
One gift giver's view: Giving a gift doesn't mean one is expected in return
USA TODAY reader Johnney Taylor loves giving gifts to people who aren't expecting it.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Valued at $412 but priced under $150, this beauty kit is a steal for gift givers looking for quality products without a hefty price tag!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the top 10 for under 30 givers: World Central Kitchen (2), UNICEF (4), Red Cross (5), St. Jude’s (7), Mercy Corps (8), Doctors Without Borders (9) and Save The Children Federation (10).
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
One gift giver's view: Giving a gift doesn't mean one is expected in return
USA TODAY reader Johnney Taylor loves giving gifts to people who aren't expecting it.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Valued at $412 but priced under $150, this beauty kit is a steal for gift givers looking for quality products without a hefty price tag!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the top 10 for under 30 givers: World Central Kitchen (2), UNICEF (4), Red Cross (5), St. Jude’s (7), Mercy Corps (8), Doctors Without Borders (9) and Save The Children Federation (10).
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
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President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated Frank Bisignano, a GOP donor and CEO of fintech and payments firm Fiserv, to the role.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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For Pisano’s procedure earlier this year, the NYU team used a donor pig with a single genetic edit—a gene knockout to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs’ cells.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Her highest-paying benefactor is a man named Charles, the influencer tells PEOPLE.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Tóth, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor who was well known for his work prior to the war, his madness is the construction of a community center to be named in honor of his benefactor’s late mother.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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