DONATOR Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

donator

noun

ˈdō-ˌnā-tər

Definition of donator

as in donor

one that helps another with gifts or money a frequent donator of funds to research foundations

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Recent Examples of donator 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 The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said. — Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024 As of Friday, donators had raised more than $7,500 to financially help the baby's parents. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024 An Alabama sample wedding dress shop and a Louisiana bridal boutique have come forward as the donators of a wedding dress that was recently the subject of a viral TikTok. — Tandra Smith | [email protected], al, 16 Sep. 2023

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Less common modes include vertical transmission (from mother to child) and transfusion transmission, when contaminated donor blood gives rise to an infection in the transfusion recipient.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
An array of donors have put more than $1 million into outside groups backing Ugarte, a former Price aide.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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The Kennedy Center has long been home to hundreds of unique works of art and antiquities, including sculptures and tapestries, donated or loaned by individual benefactors and other countries, CNN notes.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Miami was the benefactor of a second consecutive crazy week of college football.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

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