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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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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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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Stratford schools have raised $2 million in donations for the American Heart Association over time.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
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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That’s the hot state of play at present but the primary won’t take place until March.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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But a toddler’s contributions are often clumsy and, like the efforts of my Montessori preschoolers in September, may actually result in more work for the adult—so the adult shoos the child away.—
Christine Carrig,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Help post-grads see that even small contributions can lead to big change.—
Melanie Schild,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Fairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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