ENDOWMENT Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

endowment

noun

in-ˈdau̇-mənt

Definition of endowment

as in talent

a special and usually inborn ability it's a sin to waste one's God-given endowments

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Recent Examples of endowment Kinshasa hopes the bourse, which will list securities in both the local currency and the US dollar, will tap into global interest in its mineral endowments. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 The legislature approved a $50 million operations endowment, requiring library planners to raise $100 million in private donations, a goal met in 2020. — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 The legislature approved a $50 million operations endowment, requiring library planners to raise $100 million in private donations, a goal met in 2020. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 The goal is to create a permanent $1 million endowment. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for endowment

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This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Influencers under Kyle Hjelmeseth’s talent management firm build their Instagram presence on lived experience.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of talent

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Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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This will help create more space for decor or other knick-knacks around your home and will give you peace of mind for having all of your mail in one place.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, The Spruce, 10 July 2026
The Arsenal man has a knack for scoring late goals and he’s done so again here, capitalising on the chance presented to him when Lammens let Pau Cubarsi’s shot slip from his grip.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

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