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 foundation’s other sources of income for the grants, scholarships and endowment include membership dues and by selling plaques for its Pathway of Pride in Webb Park.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Universities should use endowments to weather potential federal grant losses rather than compromise academic independence.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The organization also has trust funds or non-federal funds, which include contributions from private sources, such as donations and endowments, and revenues from the Smithsonian Enterprises operation, according to the institution.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Even Harvard, with the country’s largest endowment, cannot afford to walk away from the government, which awarded it nearly seven hundred million dollars for research in 2024.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Universities should use endowments to weather potential federal grant losses rather than compromise academic independence.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The organization also has trust funds or non-federal funds, which include contributions from private sources, such as donations and endowments, and revenues from the Smithsonian Enterprises operation, according to the institution.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Even Harvard, with the country’s largest endowment, cannot afford to walk away from the government, which awarded it nearly seven hundred million dollars for research in 2024.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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The Browns clearly need help at the wide receiver position, but Gabriel's arm talent has not stuck out much.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The supermodel sisters have been very vocal about Mohamed's culinary talents.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The city has a wealth of outdoor activities and arts and cultural events, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, including downhill skiing at the Granite Peak Ski Area, cross-country skiing, the annual Art World craft and gift festival, and more.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mount’s defensive aptitude proved important in keeping United compact throughout, regularly dropping into vacant spaces to slow down any nascent attacks.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The tall, elegant arches house a variety of books and knick-knacks.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, West Virginia’s defense has a knack for forcing turnovers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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