as in dower
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 dowry
In posts which have subsequently been deleted from his X account, Al-Sheikh described only being able to afford a single sandwich from his favourite store, and needing to sell jewellery to pay his wedding dowry.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Cameras followed them for milestone moments, including when David struggled to pay Annie's dowry in Thailand.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
This is no hostile takeover proposal — more like an actual proposal-proposal, with a really big dowry.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Experts found other oddities in the surrounding graves, including what may have been a young woman's dowry.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Cameras followed them for milestone moments, including when David struggled to pay Annie's dowry in Thailand.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
This is no hostile takeover proposal — more like an actual proposal-proposal, with a really big dowry.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Experts found other oddities in the surrounding graves, including what may have been a young woman's dowry.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dowry
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In its statement announcing her hire, the Milwaukee Art Museum pointed out that Sajet raised more than $85 million for the National Portrait Gallery's operations and endowment during her tenure there.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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After all, Harvard, Yale and other endowments are now struggling to sell a portion of their private equity and alternatives investments at discounts to raise needed cash.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Far from being relegated to America’s past, educational inequality is part of our present.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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Political donation records list his home in Oregon as recently as late 2023.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Dowry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowry. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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