donative

noun

ˈdō-nə-tiv How to pronounce donative (audio)
Definition of donativenext
1
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals

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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donative
  1. bonus
  2. gift
  3. dividend
  4. donation
  5. contribution
  6. present
  7. presentation
Noun
  • Third baseman Alex Bregman would make sense on a shorter-term deal, though because the Astros gave him a qualifying offer, the Cubs would lose their second- and fifth-highest picks in the 2025 draft and $1 million from their international bonus pool.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
  • His signing bonus of $45,000 is almost 70 times the median annual income of his fellow Ugandans.
    Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.
    Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.
    Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Long-term rates are spiking, and the dividends aren’t offering protection as bond yields go higher.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • In addition to donations, the beauty brand also offered to help makeup artists rebuild their kits if lost in the fire.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
  • No cost to attend but reservations are recommended with donations always appreciated.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of donation
Noun
  • Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • At present, Sweden’s Volvo is thought to be the only large automaker to have managed to comply with the target, alongside U.S. EV manufacturer Tesla and some Chinese companies.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
  • At present, OpenAI is a long way from profitability.
    Tharin Pillay, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of present
Noun
  • Where to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announcement Nintendo will livestream its Direct presentation on its official YouTube and Twitch channels.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The show will also showcase camellias in floral arrangements and educational presentations to highlight camellia care and varieties.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of presentation
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