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money or property that a wife or wife's family gives to her husband when the wife and husband marry in some cultures
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Recent Examples of dowries
In his will, Lord Penwood left Rosamund, Posy, and Sophie sizable dowries.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dowries
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The Permanent School Fund is one of the largest education endowments in the country.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps politicians could stop demonizing universities and taxing their endowments?—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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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
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Her contributions to the students and staff will not be forgotten.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Between 1972 and 1988, PUSH and its affiliates attracted more than $17 million in federal grants and private contributions.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mohonk’s year-round activity offerings include horseback riding and cocktail-making classes, along with special events like the annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition and Murder Mystery Weekend.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our campaign has received more than 340,000 donations from a staggering 215,000+ individual contributors from 240 counties in Texas and all 50 states.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of last year, despite the majority of Americans supporting their renewal.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Dowries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowries. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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