as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the company's annual Yuletide bestowals include a holiday party and substantial bonuses
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Noun
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Tattoo The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive linemen received a very special gift from star running back Saquon Barkley.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Bridget Jones is going straight to Universal’s streaming service Peacock in the U.S. in a Valentine’s gift to existing subscribers and in a bid to lure to subs.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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The group has offered food, donations and faith services at different locations across Sacramento for about 15 years, said founder Kathryn Baldwin.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Feb. 2025
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The effort hopes to raise at least $5 million in the coming months through donations and an auction of animation memorabilia via Sotheby’s.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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As New York Fashion Week had just kicked into full swing Naylor was anticipating attending Sergio Hudson’s presentation.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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With a slideshow presentation, the school’s Principal Talib ul Hikmah Karriem explained the Nation of Islam’s history and theology.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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At present, the line of 500 possible asteroid positions (pictured below) on Dec. 22, 2032, measures 1.2 million miles long.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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On the road is where Palace are thriving at present.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Bestowal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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