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 endowment’s board in April 2024 had requested Sacramento State, which holds the station’s licenses, to sell them to KVIE as a financial crisis struck the NPR-affiliate, but that plan never came to fruition.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
College endowments University endowments are an example of a major change to tax policy that didn't receive as much attention in the run up to the votes in Congress as other provisions did.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
But there’s a reason wealthy investors and endowment managers like private equity funds.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Those programs are now providing Harvard with revenue that’s relatively insulated from US President Donald Trump’s efforts to deprive Harvard of federal funds — and helping soften the blow as administrators watch expenses rise, endowment returns sag and donations drop.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
College endowments University endowments are an example of a major change to tax policy that didn't receive as much attention in the run up to the votes in Congress as other provisions did.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
But there’s a reason wealthy investors and endowment managers like private equity funds.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Those programs are now providing Harvard with revenue that’s relatively insulated from US President Donald Trump’s efforts to deprive Harvard of federal funds — and helping soften the blow as administrators watch expenses rise, endowment returns sag and donations drop.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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Hines would have fit the bill–even without elite talent–but this development changes things.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most intriguing is the prelim card's opening bout between submission guru Chase Hooper and wrestling talent Alexander Hernandez at lightweight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 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
Noun
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These include improvisational problem-solving, risk aptitude, systems thinking, interoperability facilitation, and cognitive orchestration.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The public incorrectly values charisma over aptitude, and Janet is Al Gore.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Her political ascent is credited in part to her knack for relationship building — a strength to which even political rivals attest.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ina Garten is known for her elegant recipes, hosting know-how, and signature chambray tops, but she’s also got a knack for interior design.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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