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 goal is to create a permanent $1 million endowment.
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Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
At stake is a nearly $50 million endowment that each side claims is theirs.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The college’s endowment stands at $137 million, a figure Murley hopes to increase.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The opera filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the Kennedy Center illegally took years' worth of donor gifts, bequests and endowment funds.
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Jonathan Edwards,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endowment
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
At stake is a nearly $50 million endowment that each side claims is theirs.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The college’s endowment stands at $137 million, a figure Murley hopes to increase.
—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The opera filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the Kennedy Center illegally took years' worth of donor gifts, bequests and endowment funds.
—
Jonathan Edwards,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endowment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.
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Philadelphia's mayor at the time, Frank Rizzo, was a brash and brutal populist with a knack for fear-mongering that would make America's current president envious.
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The rookie is an instinctive playmaker who has a knack for creating turnovers.
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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