as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the company's annual Yuletide bestowals include a holiday party and substantial bonuses
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Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025 -
His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Rather than having the federal government foot the whole bill, in the U.S. public media also relies on $1.3 billion in annual charitable donations from viewers, listeners, corporations and foundations.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Greene is trying to make up the difference through donations.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The tobacco era style of Daniels’ Allen & Ginter Mini Autograph card has a museum-like presentation with his signature directly on the card.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Here’s how to level up your online presentations: Amp up the three Es – Energy, Empathy, and Emotion.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Artificial intelligence is a hot topic on screen at present but its use is also being debated behind the camera.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Bestowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowal. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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