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
That endowment could be next in the administration’s crosshairs, according to a report by Semafor.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Source: University reports The endowment is not a piggy bank
University endowments, though occasionally staggering in size, are not slush funds.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Former Harvard President Larry Summers is among those who have said universities should try drawing from their endowments if possible.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
So there are rules limiting how much money a school can withdraw from its endowment each year.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Source: University reports The endowment is not a piggy bank
University endowments, though occasionally staggering in size, are not slush funds.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Former Harvard President Larry Summers is among those who have said universities should try drawing from their endowments if possible.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
So there are rules limiting how much money a school can withdraw from its endowment each year.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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
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Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, regardless of his aptitude for the sport, Agassi is unlikely to be pursuing full-time pro status anytime soon.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Prior to his seventh birthday, Prince Louis seemingly showed his own aptitude for photography.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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So often during their rise to becoming one of the NHL’s top teams during the past few years, the Florida Panthers have shown a knack for rallying late.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Gage Interiors has a knack for breathing new life into historic homes, including a 1787 farmhouse in New Jersey and an 1800s town house in Rittenhouse Square.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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