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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 dowry
The wealthiest filles were also given dowries of roughly fifty livres (about the equivalent of roughly $750 USD today) to entice them and to reassure their suitors of their suitability.
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Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
The value of a girl was measured by her dowry, not a diploma.
—Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, NPR, 15 June 2025
He’s long still held a candle, imagining a future for the two of them, while feeling inadequate about his financial status and lack of a proverbial dowry, little to offer but his deep feelings.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
Textiles are made for dowries, burials, and beliefs.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
The value of a girl was measured by her dowry, not a diploma.
—Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, NPR, 15 June 2025
He’s long still held a candle, imagining a future for the two of them, while feeling inadequate about his financial status and lack of a proverbial dowry, little to offer but his deep feelings.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 June 2025
Textiles are made for dowries, burials, and beliefs.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dowry
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Carol Burnett has unloaded a massive haul of her most coveted awards, handing them off to her alma mater in conjunction with an endowment to support aspiring musical theater performers.—
Karu F Daniels,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Collectively, the endowments of the eight most elite American universities come out to about $200 billion.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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While her annual lists always have great big-ticket presents (think the newest Apple AirPods and soft-to-the-touch loungewear), there are also plenty of affordable goodies to wrap up or gift as stocking stuffers.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just days after kids around Minnesota were opening Halloween candy, the Minnesota Wild got an early holiday present on a Friday in the New York City suburbs.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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Just as design needs a certain amount of efficiency, the evening’s remarks and the awards presentation were concise.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both add an extra hint of crunch and flavor, while also taking the presentation to the next level.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 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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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Dowry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowry. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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