dower

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dower
Noun
  • The impoverished duke needs Gladys' dowry to prop up his family's estate, and Bertha may have promised him a bit too much without informing George or taking Gladys' wishes into account.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2025
  • The value of a girl was measured by her dowry, not a diploma.
    Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, NPR, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • The Senate increased access to Pell for short-term job programs and maintains present eligibility standards, but will limit graduate student loans and raise university endowments.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • However, in this case, Heart of the Nation says its reserves are held in an endowment, not currently being spent on renovations or capital projects.
    Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The stunning teahouse was a gift from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to its sister city of Boulder.
    The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Neeson’s Drebin receives an electric vehicle as a gift from rich villain Richard Caine (Danny Huston), complete with a charging unit at the police station.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • That’s the hot state of play at present but the primary won’t take place until March.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
  • At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • His 2024 contributions are quantifiable: 8.5 sacks, 40 quarterback hits and 67 pressures, the latter the most by an interior lineman, per Next Gen Stats.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Found in Baie De Baly National Park, this arboreal gecko is named after wildlife photographer Arne Hartig for his contributions to gecko exploration.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.
    Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
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“Dower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dower. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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