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
The congregation got a space in the new building and used the proceeds to fund its endowment and build facilities like a pickleball court and rock-climbing wall that are open to the community.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s all if there’s enough money in the endowment to fund the program.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
There are strict legal requirements governing endowments.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Typically, a school spends 4% to 5% of its endowment for operational costs annually.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s all if there’s enough money in the endowment to fund the program.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
There are strict legal requirements governing endowments.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Typically, a school spends 4% to 5% of its endowment for operational costs annually.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endowment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
Noun
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Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Alabama is still Alabama, with plenty of talent on hand and a coach who has won everywhere he’s been.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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So often during their rise to becoming one of the NHL’s top teams during the past few years, the Florida Panthers have shown a knack for rallying late.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rakestraw was excellent in training camp last year, showing a knack for the ball, sticky coverage and physicality in the run game.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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