BESTOWAL Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

bestowal

noun

Definition of bestowal

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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Recent Examples of bestowal Leo is no stranger to a personalized bestowal, particularly of the Chicago variety. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The bestowal of titles is a centuries-old practice in the royal family. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 That list had some of the feeling of the bestowal of the King’s birthday honors, except that nearly everyone on it had been charged with a federal crime. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals. — David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025 If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title. — Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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In late June, Bohn got an amazing gift from Clyden – one of her kidneys.

— Joe Donlon, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
That led to a campaign urging parents to give their children the measles vaccine as a gift for their first birthday, which helped raise vaccine coverage in young kids from 50% up to 90%.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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The settlement plan also includes a pledge by the school to provide a statement to the claimant families condemning Lodge's criminal acts, and to detail improvements made to the organ donation program.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Lakefront staff then will send donations to the Washington Township Adult Center, which has been used as an American Red Cross shelter since the weekend.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

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The first concept art for the film was revealed during the Disney Entertainment Showcase presentation at the D23 fan event Friday, along with some new plot details.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Don’t expect crazy flavors or fussy, over-the-top presentation; just excellent home-style baking where taste supersedes everything else.

— Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

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