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Noun
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In a poignant letter distributed before the show, the designing twins paid tribute to their muse and fairy godmother, Canadian photographer Julie Enfield, now in the late stages of Parkinson’s disease, who took them under her wing in 1976.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025 -
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
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After some arguing and confusion, including Bunny nearly ousting his friends to play sugar daddy to a new prospect, the men (and Sybil) decide to move in together.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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One wonders if the American consumer, long considered the sugar daddy of the luxury travel industry in Europe, will maintain this status in the years ahead?—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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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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Some are supporters and donors of the Republican Party.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Others have used their riches to forge their own path in business, to become major philanthropists–or simply to enjoy a private life of luxury.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her biggest financial backer appears to be Wisconsin philanthropist Lynde Uihlein, who the Brennan Center says has given $6.2 million.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Almsgiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgiver. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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