1
as in donations
something given to someone without expectation of a return
gave him an unusual birthday gift
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2
as in talents
a special and usually inborn ability
has a gift for making guests feel right at home
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as in endows
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 gifts
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.
—Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Platforms may also develop more ways to more prominently feature tips and gifts, pushing creators to add more opportunities for that income.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The Caldwell County Courthouse, Haunt Happy Books, Little Trouble steakhouse and the Culinary Room (gifts and gourmet goods) were all mentioned in the ranking.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
While influencers appear to live a life of luxury—with brand deals, luxury holidays, millions of followers and gifts galore—the lifestyle does come with physical risks.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The announcement effectively gifts the largest and most dangerous polluters in the country the right to unregulated emissions.
—Ryan Gellert, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
But when the book club gifts Polly an ancestry kit, she’s matched with a stranger.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.
—Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Platforms may also develop more ways to more prominently feature tips and gifts, pushing creators to add more opportunities for that income.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The Caldwell County Courthouse, Haunt Happy Books, Little Trouble steakhouse and the Culinary Room (gifts and gourmet goods) were all mentioned in the ranking.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
While influencers appear to live a life of luxury—with brand deals, luxury holidays, millions of followers and gifts galore—the lifestyle does come with physical risks.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The accident leaves him horrifically disfigured, but also gifts him with enhanced strength.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The announcement effectively gifts the largest and most dangerous polluters in the country the right to unregulated emissions.
—Ryan Gellert, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
But when the book club gifts Polly an ancestry kit, she’s matched with a stranger.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifts
Noun
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ArtStart collects donations of recycled materials and art supplies and sells them back to the public at low prices at its ArtScraps center.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rotation-level talents are worth at least that, especially young ones, so having Walker and Sheppard on those deals is an easy call.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Constitution endows Congress with the authority to do just that, if only the body could be motivated to act.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Taking care of her niece endows the narrator with purpose; love overpowers her.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the problem textile waste presents to the United States is very acute.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beyond The Marketing Claims The data SymphonyAI presents is eye-catching — $200M in retail profit uplift, 77% fewer false positives in financial services, 35% asset utilization gains in manufacturing.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hour favors features and longer interviews over breaking news, which appealed to Santaniello.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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This week, the Cleveland Browns take on the Baltimore Ravens, and this actually favors Tillman.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifts. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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