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 label has also pledged a long-term endowment that will fund future programs and scholarships, bolstering the CFDA’s mission.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
After three years of direct scholarship support, the partnership will transition into an endowment, extending the impact and ability to support emerging designers over time.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The cemetery cost the city $489,960 to operate and generated about $206,000 in revenue and endowment fees, according to a December staff report.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
After three years of direct scholarship support, the partnership will transition into an endowment, extending the impact and ability to support emerging designers over time.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The cemetery cost the city $489,960 to operate and generated about $206,000 in revenue and endowment fees, according to a December staff report.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
Noun
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For all the talent on Seattle’s defense, a single superstar didn’t dominate the game.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her hard work and talent were recently recognized on a statewide level, as she was named a Fastpitch All-Stater.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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Epstein gave Siegal $30,000 as a birthday gift in July 2018.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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The movie opens with marshland residents, including Lamia and Bibi, lining up far back and pressing urgently forward, jerricans in hand, to receive fresh water at a tanker truck from officials offering it as a gift from Hussein.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the era of collaboration, globalization, and entrepreneurship, EQ surpassed IQ as the must-have aptitude for an interconnected world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos expect Stidham to play well given his mental aptitude, preparation and personality.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Having hit the ground running with the one-two punch of Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023), Fennell immediately showed a knack for provocation and a willingness to poke social-issue bears, even if the aim-to-grasp ratio tended to fall short.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Martin himself has a knack for reinforcing these caricatures.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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