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
Financially, the school faced a $1.5 million deficit, and the school’s endowment had plunged to a record low, according to a 1993 Chicago Tribune article.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Jewish Federation of Washington, Aug. 4, 2020 Hackers stole $7.5 million from the nonprofit’s endowment fund and transferred it to international accounts.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
If the goal of education is a successful career and a meaningful life, individual attention and hands-on mentoring will matter much more than the size of the endowment or the selectivity of admissions, which are often included in common ratings.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The Senate's college endowment proposal sought to raise a tax on schools' investment income from 1.4% to 4% or 8%, depending on their wealth.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
The Jewish Federation of Washington, Aug. 4, 2020 Hackers stole $7.5 million from the nonprofit’s endowment fund and transferred it to international accounts.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
If the goal of education is a successful career and a meaningful life, individual attention and hands-on mentoring will matter much more than the size of the endowment or the selectivity of admissions, which are often included in common ratings.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The Senate's college endowment proposal sought to raise a tax on schools' investment income from 1.4% to 4% or 8%, depending on their wealth.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
Noun
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The scout said the trade should not be viewed as a talent dump but more as a salary move by the Clippers, who also were in need of Collins’ athleticism in the three-way trade that also included the Utah Jazz.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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For only $4, this is a great book to stock up for your own house or to give as gifts.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Each drill was designed to test Beringer’s physical makeup and his aptitude for the game.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Watch 8 series also offers a 12-minute running test to gauge your current aptitude for the activity from 1 (beginner) to 10 (pro).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Beringer seemingly has a knack for first impressions.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Royal Caribbean has a knack for creating ships that cater to all ages and vacation vibes, and Ovation of the Seas strikes the right balance with active all-ages fun, kid-friendly play areas, and vibrant nightlife.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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