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. contributions
  6. tithes
  7. offerings
  8. presents
Noun
  • In his will, Lord Penwood left Rosamund, Posy, and Sophie sizable dowries.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of dowries
Noun
  • Kinshasa hopes the bourse, which will list securities in both the local currency and the US dollar, will tap into global interest in its mineral endowments.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • There are regional transitions, shaped by resource endowments, politics, income levels, industrial structure, security concerns, and affordability.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of endowments
Noun
  • The lawsuit recruiters came to their town bearing gifts, several residents told The Times.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Both ideas were kind of expensive, so the three of us agreed to split the costs of both gifts.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 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
  • The Venice Film Festival’s immersive sidebar celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a selection of projects, including titles featuring contributions by high-profile names such as Margot Robbie and Omar Sy.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • Some respondents have opted to reduce their plan contributions or borrow from their 401(k)s to meet other financial goals, such as reducing debt, paying for emergency expenses or keeping up with rising living costs, according to the results.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
    — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of tithes
Noun
  • The airline’s business class is well worth the splurge, thanks to the delicious food and beverage offerings, comfortable seats, innovative programs, and wonderful service on board.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Rather than occupying both the Roosevelt’s famous poolside cabanas and the hotel’s upper floor suites, next year, the Felix will restrict its offerings to the two-story cabanas, fostering a more personal and consolidated experience.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026
Definition of offerings
Noun
  • Inside the largest house the boys had ever been in was an enormous Christmas tree with a pile of presents underneath it, all for them.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • That philosophy may prove particularly valuable over the next two years as veterans and emerging stars compete for roster spots on a team that believes playing at home presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of presents
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