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as in donating
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestowing
Apfel, known for her modernist-Rocco flair, is no doubt gazing down on author Ari Seth Cohen and his new book Advanced Pets, bestowing her approval.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The act of bestowing someone with a name or appellation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Therefore, tucked away in the interior part of each piece, a tiny ruby kisses the wearer’s body, bestowing upon them blessings of good fortune.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
The Set Designers & Model Makers are bestowing their Lifetime Achievement Award on set designer Barbara Mesney, presented by art director Dawn Swiderski.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The National Association of Theatre Owners is bestowing their Marquee Award next year on Cinemark President and CEO, Sean Gamble.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Voters might think to hold off on feting Chu’s achievement until after the second film’s release, bestowing one best picture prize on the entire vision.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
Shaking up its consolidated format, the talent search competition is bestowing an initial reward on the finalists ahead of the award ceremony taking place IRL on March 20 in Trieste, Italy, the city off of fashion’s radar that has been home to ITS for the past 22 years.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
And yet, this unexpectedly addicting appetizer disappeared quickly from the buffet table, and everyone was bestowing compliments on me.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The act of bestowing someone with a name or appellation.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Therefore, tucked away in the interior part of each piece, a tiny ruby kisses the wearer’s body, bestowing upon them blessings of good fortune.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
The Set Designers & Model Makers are bestowing their Lifetime Achievement Award on set designer Barbara Mesney, presented by art director Dawn Swiderski.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
The National Association of Theatre Owners is bestowing their Marquee Award next year on Cinemark President and CEO, Sean Gamble.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Voters might think to hold off on feting Chu’s achievement until after the second film’s release, bestowing one best picture prize on the entire vision.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
Shaking up its consolidated format, the talent search competition is bestowing an initial reward on the finalists ahead of the award ceremony taking place IRL on March 20 in Trieste, Italy, the city off of fashion’s radar that has been home to ITS for the past 22 years.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
And yet, this unexpectedly addicting appetizer disappeared quickly from the buffet table, and everyone was bestowing compliments on me.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowing
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Taylor Swift has long been known for surprising her fans with presents, whether going on a holiday gift-buying spree back in 2015, or donating funds to their GoFundMe campaigns over the years.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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In March this year, the ABA announced that the thriller novelist would be donating another $600,000 to be split among booksellers.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Though the villas weren’t designed based on ADA requirements, the staff is incredibly accommodating and their focus on guest comfort is apparent.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, McAfee has always been accommodating with his special guests.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Netflix is planning on giving plenty of gifts to its viewers on Christmas Day – as long as everything goes to plan.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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In Gaza City, at least 17 people including six women and five children were killed in three airstrikes that hit houses sheltering displaced people, according to Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital.Wafaa Shurafa and Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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No one in Judicial seems to care about him anymore — because, of course, Bernard and Sims helped stage the riot — but Billings and Hank find Patrick anyway, injured and sheltering in a secret passageway.Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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By presenting MicroStrategy as a bold leader ready to use new technology for major gains, this strategic orientation might set a major precedent in the tech and financial sectors.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By 2027, digital video ad spending is expected to surpass linear TV, presenting a $50B opportunity for CTV streaming to capitalize on linear TV’s decline.Randy Watts, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a strong farm-to-table food scene and lodging at many price points.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The mission of Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation is to help families tackle childhood cancer by providing financial, emotional and practical support.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Bestowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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