as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
business takes him to all corners of the globe, but he never fails to bring back fairings for the family back in London
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Recent Examples of fairing
Rosell collaborated with Italian company Futura 2000 to 3D model, prototype, and construct castings for his unique fiberglass fairings.
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New Atlas, 2 July 2025
Most dramatically, a standard set of headrest fairings swell like ocean waves behind occupants.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Payload fairings are like clamshells that enclose the satellites mounted to the top of their launch vehicle, protecting them from weather on the launch pad and from airflow as the rocket accelerates to supersonic speeds.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
SpaceX is the first company to recover and reuse an orbital rocket's first stage booster and payload fairings.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
The radio silence began after Ars reported that not only was the Terran R likely to be manufactured more traditionally, but that the company was sourcing key elements of the booster—including its payload fairing and pressure domes—from European suppliers.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
The massive payload fairing of New Glenn, which had a successful debut in January, is particularly appealing to AST because its BlueBird satellites are so large.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
The satellite is flat in shape, hence its name, and stackable to fit as many spacecraft as possible into the envelope of a rocket's payload fairing.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Benda The fairings over the upside-down telescopic fork legs create the appearance of a pre-war-style girder design.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
New Atlas, 2 July 2025
Most dramatically, a standard set of headrest fairings swell like ocean waves behind occupants.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Payload fairings are like clamshells that enclose the satellites mounted to the top of their launch vehicle, protecting them from weather on the launch pad and from airflow as the rocket accelerates to supersonic speeds.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
SpaceX is the first company to recover and reuse an orbital rocket's first stage booster and payload fairings.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
The radio silence began after Ars reported that not only was the Terran R likely to be manufactured more traditionally, but that the company was sourcing key elements of the booster—including its payload fairing and pressure domes—from European suppliers.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
The massive payload fairing of New Glenn, which had a successful debut in January, is particularly appealing to AST because its BlueBird satellites are so large.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
The satellite is flat in shape, hence its name, and stackable to fit as many spacecraft as possible into the envelope of a rocket's payload fairing.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Benda The fairings over the upside-down telescopic fork legs create the appearance of a pre-war-style girder design.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairing
Noun
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Peacocks were offered as a gift to the UN by India’s permanent mission in the 1980s and, as a result, the UN gardens are full of them.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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The challenge has pivoted into a nationwide fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital, and the couple celebrated $4 million donations during their stay in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the GoFundMe has taken off, raising more than $151,000 across 4,800 donations.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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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
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At present, Red Bull sits fourth in the constructors’ championship and is effectively relying solely on Verstappen for its returns.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Cardinals Have Few Stars, Many Contributors The Cardinals have been receiving solid contributions throughout the lineup and rank 10th in MLB in scoring, averaging 4.64 runs per game.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Fairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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