as in blessing
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't
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Recent Examples of gifting
Starting at under $10, these finds are just right for gifting… and yes, that includes gifts for yourself.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
The third Kathy has really big parties that are like the Golden Globes gifting suite.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Lando Calrissian The smoothest of operators, Lando was forgiven too easily after betraying Han Solo and friends and gifting them to Darth Vader for some political capital.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Dermalogica will also be gifting SPF sampling in the Paddock Club and Cabana Suites’ welcome baskets and more.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The restaurant is making Mother’s Day gifting simple with a limited-time bonus card offer.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
May is gifting us with an extra full moon — a phenomenon that happens every two and a half years, according to the almanac.
—Joshua Bessex, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Consider gifting your old kitchen items to a friend or disposing of them safely.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
If a passenger still insists on gifting a physical item, skip the cash and opt for a gift card.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
The third Kathy has really big parties that are like the Golden Globes gifting suite.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Lando Calrissian The smoothest of operators, Lando was forgiven too easily after betraying Han Solo and friends and gifting them to Darth Vader for some political capital.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Dermalogica will also be gifting SPF sampling in the Paddock Club and Cabana Suites’ welcome baskets and more.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The restaurant is making Mother’s Day gifting simple with a limited-time bonus card offer.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
May is gifting us with an extra full moon — a phenomenon that happens every two and a half years, according to the almanac.
—Joshua Bessex, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Consider gifting your old kitchen items to a friend or disposing of them safely.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
If a passenger still insists on gifting a physical item, skip the cash and opt for a gift card.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifting
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Trump re-posted an image depicting Jesus blessing him, whcich was first posted by a right-wing Republican candidate for a Boston congressional seat.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That version depicted the president in red and white robes holding a light in one hand and blessing a sick man with the other.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The principal donation will go towards endowing the Met’s long-standing internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 May 2026
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This information can indirectly influence national discussions by endowing them with more credibility.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, meanwhile, became the first in California to employ the device, equipping two vehicles by mid-2025 and adding another eight vehicles six months later.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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