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 congregation got a space in the new building and used the proceeds to fund its endowment and build facilities like a pickleball court and rock-climbing wall that are open to the community.
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s all if there’s enough money in the endowment to fund the program.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
There are strict legal requirements governing endowments.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Typically, a school spends 4% to 5% of its endowment for operational costs annually.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s all if there’s enough money in the endowment to fund the program.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
There are strict legal requirements governing endowments.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Typically, a school spends 4% to 5% of its endowment for operational costs annually.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for endowment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endowment
Noun
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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But Matt Lyons, CPS’ chief talent officer from 2015 to 2021, who oversaw similar discipline conversations with previous boards, said the decision to reinstate the cook seemed unusual.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hemingway is a 6-foot-3, 284-pound defensive lineman from Conway, S.C., with a knack for getting after the quarterback.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Endowment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endowment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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