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
  • In his will, Lord Penwood left Rosamund, Posy, and Sophie sizable dowries.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of dowries
Noun
  • The firm focused on growth investments, raising capital from endowments, foundations, sovereign funds, and family offices, but has since grown into an investment giant in the venture space.
    — Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering in June has boosted returns for college endowments that made investments through venture capital firms, sometimes more than a decade ago.
    — Janet Lorin, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of endowments
Noun
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • About 90% of her California education gifts, though, went to higher education.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Aug. 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
  • Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Walton children are being honored for their contributions to business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and to the state of Arkansas.
    — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Concerns over donations The dispute centers on tithes, donations in which church members give 10% of their income to the organization.
    — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 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
  • Other global offerings include Mexican beauty brand Sarelly and French nail care brand Manucurist.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The five frames are available now, though the collaboration is just getting started; the collection will later expand with an additional 10 moldings for a total of 15 offerings.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of offerings
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“Dowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowers. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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