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
Universities feared that including endowments in the formula could discourage donations to the schools.
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Iron ore, gold, potash, and phosphates are the minerals whose value are the largest contributors to Africa’s undeveloped endowment.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Proceeds from the event will go to an endowment to support the new beverage management studies building now being built at the North Campus.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
While Harvard has over $350 million invested in crypto ETFs, this constitutes less than 1% of its $57 billion endowment.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Iron ore, gold, potash, and phosphates are the minerals whose value are the largest contributors to Africa’s undeveloped endowment.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Proceeds from the event will go to an endowment to support the new beverage management studies building now being built at the North Campus.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
While Harvard has over $350 million invested in crypto ETFs, this constitutes less than 1% of its $57 billion endowment.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The honor cements her as one an emerging talent of the moment and, to be honest, a style star in the making too.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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Another calls for the State Department to take over a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Just sending a gift will upset my sister.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other people have a natural aptitude for learning a language and can pick it up easily.—
Karen Stollznow,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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In his breakout 2025, Benge showcased an aptitude for quick adjustments.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cotton leads the team in on-base percentage, and Carson has displayed a knack for patience at the plate.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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This was a moment when Zelensky’s knack for communication paid off.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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