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
  • Private schools that don’t have billon-dollar endowments have struggled to maintain their excellence.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
  • Larger Ivy Leagues, like University of Pennsylvania and Cornell, also A+ graded, have endowments per student of $808,000 and $345,000, respectively.
    Matt Schifrin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Let’s take a look at the best unique gifts your dad will love this Father’s Day.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals.
    David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • Saliba’s defensive contributions are less abrasive than Gabriel’s.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 2 June 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
  • The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Half of the $80 billion total will be raised through at-the-market offerings beginning in the third quarter.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • But most are here for the opportunity this blank canvas presents.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
  • Baraka’s play presents utterance as a shared medium to confront onlookers with historical racial violence and the resilience of Black Americans.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
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“Dowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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