dower

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Noun
  • The impoverished duke needs Gladys' dowry to prop up his family's estate, and Bertha may have promised him a bit too much without informing George or taking Gladys' wishes into account.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2025
  • The value of a girl was measured by her dowry, not a diploma.
    Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, NPR, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • The university still holds the equivalent of at least $685 million from Indigenous lands in its endowment.
    Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The endowment would underwrite workforce training programs, facility upgrades in underserved neighborhoods, and equity audits every five years.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Completion can unlock tier upgrades or limited-edition gifts, deepening connection and prestige.
    Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The trainees had already been reminded that they wouldn’t be allowed to pause the video or remove the audio during their presentation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Prioritize In-Person Meetings Conflicts with investors are typically handled via emails, video calls and presentations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.
    Jamil Zaki, Harvard Business Review, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Kenley Scott, Director, Global Sector Strategist at William O’Neil + Company, made significant contributions to the data compilation, analysis, and writing for this article.
    Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.
    Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
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“Dower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dower. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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