dowers

noun

plural of dower
as in dowries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dowers
  1. dowries
  2. endowments
  3. gifts
  4. bestowals
  5. alms
  6. contributions
  7. tithes
  8. offerings
Noun
  • The country recorded 5,737 deaths related to dowries in 2024, per the Independent.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In his will, Lord Penwood left Rosamund, Posy, and Sophie sizable dowries.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of dowries
Noun
  • Yet the overall foundation response to the current crisis continues to be much less robust than during the pandemic, even as endowments have generally grown in recent years due to the strong stock market.
    — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This should be of particular interest to pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and insurance companies that have committed billions to climate venture funds.
    — Rob Day, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of endowments
Noun
  • The presentation extends to Brazilian stationery, gifts, homeware and jewelry brands including Fine Prints, MH Studio, Paper House, Dipa Farm and Ju Scarpa, as well as international additions such as Borsalino, Monies, Sermoneta and Olympia Le-Tan.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After the transfer, taxpayers can invest and potentially grow the funds for future gifts to their public charity of choice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals.
    — David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of bestowals
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    — Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Not that the alms offered up by President Biden and European leaders will do much good.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2022
Definition of alms
Noun
  • The signatories to Monday’s letter, seen by CNBC, pointed out that their six countries finance almost 40% of all member countries’ contributions to the budget.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The honor recognizes recognizes filmmakers whose bodies of work have made significant contributions to contemporary cinema.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Federal fraud suit dismissed In July, a federal judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit brought by a group of former Gateway Church members, who accused the church and the Morrises of mishandling millions of dollars in church donations, or tithes.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Until now, David had always made his tithes of 10 percent to the church.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of tithes
Noun
  • Experts say the companies’ push for caution may bolster their political influence and appeal to investors ahead of potential public offerings.
    — Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hyatt Regency Aruba rounds out its culinary offerings with a juice bar and pizza truck on the beach, a breakfast buffet, an outdoor café, and a pier serving cocktails and light snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of offerings
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