dowers

Definition of dowersnext
plural of dower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dowers
Noun
  • In his will, Lord Penwood left Rosamund, Posy, and Sophie sizable dowries.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • That’s the view of Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle Callaghan, a firm that manages $25 billion on behalf of such clients as charitable institutions and college endowments.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • For a clerical establishment that cared above all about its courts, seminaries, and endowments, this was alarming.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
  • While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Your self-worth can rise as others acknowledge your contributions.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But Doncic, who scored 44 points in the win, was quick to credit the team’s bench contributions.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Druski is then seen standing before the congregation, sharing news that Collect & Praise Ministries is branching out into Motherland, before encouraging tithes and donations for the cause.
    Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The Bay Area certainly boasts its fair share of good ice cream cities, with both San Francisco and Oakland coming to mind immediately with their abundance of offerings.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear to us to be near one another.
    Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But the truth behind the letter’s contents and its fallout is much messier than what episode 4 presents.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile outside, volunteers offered short presentations on the collection of sap as well as others supervising the drilling of logs to mimic the tapping of a tree while still others stood around a smoking fire boiling sap down for syrup.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Rooted in Protection, Accountability, and Compassion The firm’s internal mission is grounded in advocacy for those who feel they were taken advantage of, with a particular focus on elderly and vulnerable consumers targeted through high-pressure presentations.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Dowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowers. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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