as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
it's a sin to waste one's God-given endowments
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Recent Examples of endowment
The remaining $76 million will be dedicated to an endowment supporting student scholarships and programming.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Most Red Raiders feel that Texas Tech does not get its proper piece of all of that Permian Basin revenue, which flows legally, and freely, to Texas A&M and the University of Texas; those rights bloat A&M to UT’s respective endowments to the billions, while Tech only gets millions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Since the Israel-Hamas war, pro-Palestinian protesters have demanded that the University of Michigan’s endowment stop investing in companies with ties to Israel.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Data on the decreasing share of young children not in school is notable as Connecticut embarks on an ambitious plan to fund early childhood education for low-income families with an endowment.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Most Red Raiders feel that Texas Tech does not get its proper piece of all of that Permian Basin revenue, which flows legally, and freely, to Texas A&M and the University of Texas; those rights bloat A&M to UT’s respective endowments to the billions, while Tech only gets millions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Since the Israel-Hamas war, pro-Palestinian protesters have demanded that the University of Michigan’s endowment stop investing in companies with ties to Israel.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Data on the decreasing share of young children not in school is notable as Connecticut embarks on an ambitious plan to fund early childhood education for low-income families with an endowment.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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Argentina capped the night with a shutout against Algeria and with all three goals belonging to their maestro, as Messi reminded the world of his unique talents.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Looking back, Llamas credits his rise not to exceptional talent but to persistence, preparation, and a willingness to advocate for himself.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.—
Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ozzy was the frontman, the mad man, the comedian, with an uncanny knack of instantly conjuring the perfect vocal for each song.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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Michelle Obama has long demonstrated a knack for conveying messages through her clothing, and her outfit on Tuesday poignantly exemplified her mastery of this skill.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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