1
as in donations
something given to someone without expectation of a return
gave him an unusual birthday gift
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2
as in talents
a special and usually inborn ability
has a gift for making guests feel right at home
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as in endows
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't
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Recent Examples of gifts
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Unbox 25 mini gifts, specifically exclusive polishes, limited-edition Instant Manis, tools, stickers, and two Golden Ticket Surprises.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Jones’ dedication, paired with his physical gifts as a dual-threat QB, convinced the Colts to take a swing on him in free agency.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
In early September, consulting firm PwC published a report that found shoppers are planning to spend 5% less on holiday gifts, travel and entertainment this year – the first notable drop since 2020.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
While Jackson entered the NFL as a raw prospect with obvious physical gifts, the 28-year-old has developed into one of the most accomplished pocket passers and once again looks set for another monster season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The tax break applies to cash tips, not gifts received.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Here, travelers can visit the Saturday farmers market, hike the trails at Retreat Farm, and shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts in the historic downtown.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The announcement effectively gifts the largest and most dangerous polluters in the country the right to unregulated emissions.
—Ryan Gellert, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
But when the book club gifts Polly an ancestry kit, she’s matched with a stranger.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Adriana, Guerdy, Larsa, and Stephanie visit Marysol’s, where they’re given free pajamas, IV drips, jewelry, and a variety of other gifts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Unbox 25 mini gifts, specifically exclusive polishes, limited-edition Instant Manis, tools, stickers, and two Golden Ticket Surprises.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
Jones’ dedication, paired with his physical gifts as a dual-threat QB, convinced the Colts to take a swing on him in free agency.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
In early September, consulting firm PwC published a report that found shoppers are planning to spend 5% less on holiday gifts, travel and entertainment this year – the first notable drop since 2020.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
While Jackson entered the NFL as a raw prospect with obvious physical gifts, the 28-year-old has developed into one of the most accomplished pocket passers and once again looks set for another monster season.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The tax break applies to cash tips, not gifts received.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Here, travelers can visit the Saturday farmers market, hike the trails at Retreat Farm, and shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts in the historic downtown.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The accident leaves him horrifically disfigured, but also gifts him with enhanced strength.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The announcement effectively gifts the largest and most dangerous polluters in the country the right to unregulated emissions.
—Ryan Gellert, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
But when the book club gifts Polly an ancestry kit, she’s matched with a stranger.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifts
Noun
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Leaders from Center for Arizona Policy and Arizona Free Enterprise Club said already the law had stifled their ability to collect donations and conduct advocacy work.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tina Fey is a woman of many talents, flute playing being one of them.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Taking care of her niece endows the narrator with purpose; love overpowers her.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At Christmas, beginning at Thanksgiving, the restaurant became a landscape of shimmering presents, trees and ornaments.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Each week in my graduate seminar, a different student presents on the week’s reading.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sidebar includes meetings, readings and presentations related to cinema and books for audiences of all ages held in October and November.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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The three-day event features a wide selection of paddle sports gear as well as presentations and clinics for learning paddlers.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The proliferation of new bike lanes, Taleb argued, is symptomatic of a political system that favors visible, immediate, and consumer-friendly projects.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Given the prevailing weather pattern, forecast guidance currently favors a track fairly similar to Gabrielle’s.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifts. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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