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 blesses
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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Starting at under $10, these finds are just right for gifting… and yes, that includes gifts for yourself.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
In 2009, the family pledged more than 1,100 works to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, one of the largest gifts of its kind.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
According to the outlets, education authorities believe the man may have been attempting to collect cash gifts from his co-workers ahead of his retirement.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In a press conference, Mottley and Rodriguez later exchange gifts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The best Studio Ghibli gifts to buy Totoro is a Studio Ghibli fan favorite, and this fluffy Totoro Catbus is one of the film’s most recognizable icons.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
World tennis champion Jannik Sinner gifts a tennis racket to Pope Leo XIV, during a private meeting, on May 14, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The beloved icon has a long history of philanthropy, including her incredible Imagination Library program that gifts children around the country with books.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
However, their idyllic weekend becomes twisted when Amelia gifts Adam, who is face blind, a mysterious letter.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Capital One Venture X also gifts you 10,000 bonus miles each account anniversary, which is worth at least $100 in travel.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Cowboys-Commanders gifts us two hugely disappointing teams eliminated from playoff contention.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The holiday season is here and the final episodes of Stranger Things will air on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, so there's never been a better time to search for the best Stranger Things gifts out there.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Starting at under $10, these finds are just right for gifting… and yes, that includes gifts for yourself.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
In 2009, the family pledged more than 1,100 works to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, one of the largest gifts of its kind.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
According to the outlets, education authorities believe the man may have been attempting to collect cash gifts from his co-workers ahead of his retirement.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In a press conference, Mottley and Rodriguez later exchange gifts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The best Studio Ghibli gifts to buy Totoro is a Studio Ghibli fan favorite, and this fluffy Totoro Catbus is one of the film’s most recognizable icons.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
World tennis champion Jannik Sinner gifts a tennis racket to Pope Leo XIV, during a private meeting, on May 14, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The beloved icon has a long history of philanthropy, including her incredible Imagination Library program that gifts children around the country with books.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
However, their idyllic weekend becomes twisted when Amelia gifts Adam, who is face blind, a mysterious letter.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Capital One Venture X also gifts you 10,000 bonus miles each account anniversary, which is worth at least $100 in travel.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Cowboys-Commanders gifts us two hugely disappointing teams eliminated from playoff contention.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The holiday season is here and the final episodes of Stranger Things will air on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, so there's never been a better time to search for the best Stranger Things gifts out there.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifts
Noun
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One of Vang’s top contributors was ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee and online fundraising platform largely based on individual donations.—
Corey Schmidt
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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An Italy international at every level from under-15s to under-19s, Reggiani is considered one of the brightest talents in Italian football.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Randy Moss is taking his talents from the football field to the fishing boat.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shop last-minute Mother's Day presents from Amazon, Boarderie, Build-A-Bear and more.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and the existential problems that war presents often act as a stimulus to innovation.—
David Szondy
May 02,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
Noun
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Lunch meetings, work presentations, first dates—this formula aces them all.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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These spectacularly expensive exhibitions are known for their extravagant presentations of gorgeous garments.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Get Rid Of Clutter Knick-knacks, stacks of magazines, and piles of untended laundry can be magnets for dust.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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From clothing to toys, knick-knacks to collectibles, all sorts of items were seen for sale on Saturday.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Gifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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