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
The congregation got a space in the new building and used the proceeds to fund its endowment and build facilities like a pickleball court and rock-climbing wall that are open to the community.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s all if there’s enough money in the endowment to fund the program.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
There are strict legal requirements governing endowments.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Typically, a school spends 4% to 5% of its endowment for operational costs annually.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s all if there’s enough money in the endowment to fund the program.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
There are strict legal requirements governing endowments.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Typically, a school spends 4% to 5% of its endowment for operational costs annually.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endowment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
Noun
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Still, she's come to terms with the fact that given her talent and aspirations, fame—and selfies—are always going to be part of the job.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Born and raised in a Nigerian household in the U.K., Adepoju, 29, grew up with a knack for restitching thrift store finds into unique pieces.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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