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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
Textiles are made for dowries, burials, and beliefs.
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dowry
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The university still holds the equivalent of at least $685 million from Indigenous lands in its endowment.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The endowment would underwrite workforce training programs, facility upgrades in underserved neighborhoods, and equity audits every five years.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Completion can unlock tier upgrades or limited-edition gifts, deepening connection and prestige.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kenley Scott, Director, Global Sector Strategist at William O’Neil + Company, made significant contributions to the data compilation, analysis, and writing for this article.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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At present, the ratio is more in keeping with a 90/10 split in favor of linear TV.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The trainees had already been reminded that they wouldn’t be allowed to pause the video or remove the audio during their presentation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prioritize In-Person Meetings Conflicts with investors are typically handled via emails, video calls and presentations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.—
Juliana LaBianca,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Jan. 2023
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In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.—
Hannah Beech,
BostonGlobe.com,
29 July 2022
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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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Based on this language, an NIL collective that collects and shares donations with athletes in exchange for their commitment to a university would not be engaged in an activity with a valid business purpose.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Allegheny Mountain Radio has received more than a hundred and seventy individual donations, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dowry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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