1
as in donation
something given to someone without expectation of a return
gave him an unusual birthday gift
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2
as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
has a gift for making guests feel right at home
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as in to bless
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't
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Recent Examples of gift
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Millennials often have to rely on their family members to be able to afford a down payment on a home: 33 percent of younger millennials received down payment help in the form of a gift or a loan from a friend or relative, NAR found.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia's Fairmount Park is home to more than 2,600 cherry trees, including 1,600 gifted by Japan.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Even though Ina Garten believes that wine is one of the worst host gifts (ranking right up there with flowers not in a vase), there are many occasions in which it’s appreciated to gift a bottle.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Millennials often have to rely on their family members to be able to afford a down payment on a home: 33 percent of younger millennials received down payment help in the form of a gift or a loan from a friend or relative, NAR found.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Weill’s latest donation marks the foundation gifting a total of more than $1 billion to nonprofits.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia's Fairmount Park is home to more than 2,600 cherry trees, including 1,600 gifted by Japan.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gift
Noun
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Pat McAfee initially praised Travis Kelce for making a $3.3 million donation for the homeless, but the tight end admitted that the report was not true.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency negotiated that $10 million of the $67 million would be a donation to the Hope Florida Foundation.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Jennie is the latest talent from the K-pop outfit to manage a special feat on the American rankings this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Royals starter Kris Bubic continues to marvel at his teammate’s elite talent on the field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their relationship is romantic in a platonic sense, yet there is also nothing wrong with shipping these two — God bless.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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The beautiful island of Jamaica, which I am blessed enough to call home, was not just a simple backdrop for our #Sheacation, but the country’s culture was truly engrained into every aspect of the trip.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
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In a holiday twist, the ring box ended up being in one of Mellencamp's Christmas presents from Arroyave.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Miami Marlins' right fielder also stole 16 bags in 18 attempts last year, showing a knack for swiping bases with a high success rate.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The public relations team for Goldwell caught wind of my desire to go blonde and set me up with Kylie Bussing, a colorist and Goldwell spokesperson with a knack for brunette-to-blonde transformations.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Player Trading and Talent Monetization For clubs endowed with robust academies or sophisticated scouting infrastructures, the cultivation and transfer of elite talent represent a key revenue stream.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But are governments always endowed with such qualities?—
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Indian Trail Town Council sets censure hearing Barber asked for a hearing to present a rebuttal after Tuesday’s presentation of the report to the full council.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Gift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gift. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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