as in gifts
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 bestowals
Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals.
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David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025
David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowals
Noun
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Memorial gifts may be sent to the Clemson University Foundation, the Frank and Sarah Gentry Endowment, at 220 Mandarin Center Drive, Clemson, SC 29634.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Schilling also received donations from Newark's Mexico Tortilla Factory, Oakland's Bee Green Recycling and Supply, and Urban Forest Friends, an environmental conservation group serving Newark, Fremont and Union City.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Venture capital meetings, accelerator demo days and even corporate board presentations often hinge on short, high-stakes interactions where impressions of the leader quickly become impressions of the venture.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Each of the presentations was a finalist for the conference’s hackathon competition.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Investitures are ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The expiration of the WOTC at the end of 2025 presents a critical opportunity to reauthorize and modernize the program to better support employment outcomes for veterans and military families.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bestowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowals. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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