as in fairy godmother
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025 -
The musical comedy features the country music singer appearing like a fairy godmother to give life lessons in song to a stricken fan.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The United States should not be the sugar daddy for the entire world, especially not for countries and organizations who act contrary to our nations' beliefs.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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There's his close friend Kat (Megan Suri) and her shady Russian sugar daddy Sergey (Rupert Friend), the owner of the property, as well as Eli (Harvey Guillén) and his boyfriend Patrick (Lukas Gage).—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In taking on the role of chairman, Trump ousted philanthropist David Rubenstein, who was the largest individual donor, having contributed more than $110 million. Kennedy Center Board Chair Donald Trump speaks to reporters from the Presidential Box in the Concert Hall.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Amid sharp reductions in foreign aid, support from individual and other private sector donors is needed more than ever to help ensure these programs continue reaching children in need.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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When its original 34th Street location became too small, the financier and philanthropist Spencer Trask helped the club acquire the Samuel Tilden Mansion for a new base.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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Now, in celebration of Women’s History Month, the entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist has launched, in tandem with ULTA, the Makers Mindset Workshop.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Almsgiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgiver. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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