as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the company's annual Yuletide bestowals include a holiday party and substantial bonuses
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The nonprofit awards gifts, grants and scholarships to educational areas in need of additional funding.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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In its early years, a significant percentage of state revenue came from donations from the diaspora.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Philanthropic donations have given UC Davis leaders the chance to achieve infrastructure goals needed to further missions of teaching, research and public service, Hinds said.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The forum offered a full day of programming with panels, fireside chats and presentations featuring leaders from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Statista and UMass Memorial Health.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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To be clear, this isn't a replacement for your desktop monitor or TV, but is instead intended for eye-catching presentations in commercial and public spaces.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte, in particular, exemplifies this with the store’s design and product mix being both a destination for self-purchase and a place to find thoughtful presents.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Children forget your presents but remember your presence.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Bestowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowals. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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