BESTOWALS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

bestowals

noun

plural of bestowal

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. — David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025

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Noun

This wasn’t an isolated incident; other concrete gifts that Wilson has accumulated this year now decorate the backyard in Ridgewood, Queens.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Dick Guttman Memorial Fund at the Entertainment Industries Foundation, which supports members of the creative community through a variety of philanthropic efforts, including wildfire relief.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Brown accepted no donations from Wexner himself, Federal Election Commission records show.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of donations

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The program includes runway shows by nine designers at the Leather Fashion Hub and presentations by five others at Spazio Lineapelle.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Wednesday’s presentations added more voices from inside UC leadership to a debate that so far has been led by math and science faculty pressing for the SAT’s return.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of presentations

Noun

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Pet ownership presents particular challenges for the unhoused, many activists say.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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