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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This phenomenon is formally known as the photic sneeze reflex, or as an Autosomal Cholinergic Helio-Ophthalmologic Outburst — unofficially blessing it with the spectacular acronym ACHOO syndrome.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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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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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
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The release is supported by a comprehensiveeducational and marketing outreach campaign in partnership with UNESCO IOCandVoice of the Ocean Foundation, equipping theaters with tools to engage audiences of all ages and foster a deeper connection to ocean science and conservation.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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My focus would be on protecting liberty, fostering innovation, and equipping people to succeed in the next economy.—
Rachel Royster
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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