as in benefactor
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Recent Examples of benefactress
And how much, or how little, does Belinda know about what happened to her would-be benefactress?
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Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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
Dan Heching, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefactress
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As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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Greek Meaning: Good woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Agathe, Aggie, Agata Famous Namesakes: designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, novelist Agatha Christie Peak Popularity: 1891 Fun Fact: St. Agatha of Sicily is the patroness of breast cancer patients.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
22 July 2024
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When it was founded, St. Mary’s was known as Immaculate Conception — the patroness of the United States.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2024
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Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Several Democrats said some donors have been more inclined to give specifically to candidates and campaigns rather than to larger Democratic groups.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The rocket had six passengers: singer Katy Perry, broadcast journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sánchez (the fiancée of Bezos), former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, bioastronautics research scientist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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After the space mission, other celebrities — including Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, and Olivia Munn — also criticized the crew that went to space, including journalist Gayle King, philanthropist Lauren Sanchez, and NASA scientist Aisha Bowe.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Benefactress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactress. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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