almsgivers

noun

Definition of almsgiversnext
plural of almsgiver
as in fairy godmothers

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  1. donors
  2. philanthropists
  3. benefactors
Noun
  • This already happened, as Mayor Adams used straw donors to benefit from New York City’s public financing program.
    Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This system was designed to empower small-dollar donors by matching the donations up to $250.
    Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of donors
Noun
  • The list of their partners, friends and funders has more than 1,000 names, among them the philanthropists Andrea Soros, daughter of George Soros; Agnes Gund, a Museum of Modern Art board member; and Alicia Keys, the musician.
    Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Is Remaking Hollywood's Money Model By Maggie McGrath The first Black woman to direct a $100 million-grossing film is shunning the studios and their rules—and turning to philanthropists like Melinda French Gates.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropists
Noun
  • Fleiss has a non-profit but also relies on generous benefactors to keep bird food and medicine in stock.
    Gillian Telling, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Three days before Christmas, those same benefactors indulge 5,000 needy kids to a day of entertainment.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of benefactors
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