as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
it's a sin to waste one's God-given endowments
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Recent Examples of endowment
Big investors—corporations, pension funds, endowments—are starting to treat Bitcoin as a legitimate part of a diversified portfolio.
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Frank Holmes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
One of the projects will receive the Next Step Hildegarde Prize which comprises a cash endowment and an invitation to participate in Cannes in 2025.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The remaining proceeds are being used to establish a permanent endowment to provide annual grant distributions to social ministries that provide vital services across the Archdiocese of Hartford.
—Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
The endowment, which was established when New Mexico became a state in 1912, is funded by taxes on revenue from nonrenewable resources, mainly oil and gas reserves.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Frank Holmes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
One of the projects will receive the Next Step Hildegarde Prize which comprises a cash endowment and an invitation to participate in Cannes in 2025.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The remaining proceeds are being used to establish a permanent endowment to provide annual grant distributions to social ministries that provide vital services across the Archdiocese of Hartford.
—Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
The endowment, which was established when New Mexico became a state in 1912, is funded by taxes on revenue from nonrenewable resources, mainly oil and gas reserves.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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The Chelsea playmaker is an insouciant talent who takes great pride in discombobulating defences, while the Nottingham Forest man is a wonderful reminder of how classic centre-forward play will never go out of style.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Institut Lumière director managed to stave off strikes, concerns about female filmmaker representation, and France’s MeToo reckoning at this year’s festival, which glowed with high-wattage Hollywood talent.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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This scenario is one in which a collaborative approach can yield big dividends for the plant operator who brings their workforce into the integration process early enough to assess aptitudes and plan ahead for instruction.Massimo Bizzi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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As long as Horton returns to full strength and stays healthy, the Cubs can still envision him as a top-of-the-rotation starter because of his skills, athleticism and aptitude.Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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Elmhirst has a knack for making characters bustle off the page right into your front room.Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gin cocktails also have a knack for being equal parts creative and crowd-pleasing.Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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