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
  • If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
  • For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Also, document any decisions so everyone knows their contributions were actually heard.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Simply depositing money into the account without selecting investments means your contributions may sit as cash, earning little.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 18 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
  • More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.
    Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Athletic presents, in alphabetical order by last name, the 15 Most Intriguing Players of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Labelhood, the influential incubator platform supporting emerging designers, will again host a series of presentations.
    Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Against this backdrop, specialists gave presentations on trauma therapies.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Dowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowers. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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