benefactress

noun

ben·​e·​fac·​tress ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tris How to pronounce benefactress (audio)
: a woman who is a benefactor

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Breaking down the differences between playing the ruthless crime lord and the polished benefactress, Gasćon also noted that the role of Emilia was deceptively physical. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 Instead, each week will see the top two queens will earn benefactress badges. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 May 2024 An ugly home break-in scene leaves her bereft of a benefactress, as well as her own (missing but presumably still alive) beloved dog, Diego. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 May 2023 She’s reunited with the local company’s benefactress, and her own first mentor and supporter, Winnie Flato. Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 18 June 2021 Ross resigned, at Stanford’s behest and amid great scandal, forcing Jordan to take the blame for the decision and defend his benefactress in order to save the university’s reputation. Maia Silber, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 Christian Temperance Union leader Frances Willard and millionaire benefactress Alva Belmont. Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2020 Ragan had served as benefactress to his predecessor, and her money helped make Rosenberger the youngest House speaker in the nation. Chrissie Thompson, Cincinnati.com, 9 June 2018 Looking for an alternative, Batchelder and Ragan – the statesman's longtime friend and benefactress – considered Rosenberger. Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, 23 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of benefactress was in 1711

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“Benefactress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benefactress. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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benefactress

noun
bene·​fac·​tress
ˈben-ə-ˌfak-trəs
: a woman who is a benefactor

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