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
The Intuitive Machines lunar lander that will deliver NASA science and technology to the Moon as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative and Artemis campaign is encapsulated in the fairing of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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Denise Chow, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
For aerodynamic effectiveness, the front and rear wheel fairings are situated separately from the body and are connected to the main structure by a few black struts.
—New Atlas, 6 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
The footage, taken during a Starlink satellite delivery aboard the company's Falcon 9 rocket, shows a view of protective coverings known as payload fairings separating and falling back to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
The rocket stands over 320 feet (98 meters) tall and has a fairing nearly 23 feet (7 m) wide, which is larger than the more typical 17-foot (5 m) fairings of other rockets and allows for larger payloads.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
This is accomplished via the winglets on the front fairing, which create a downforce that stabilizes the entire chassis by keeping the front wheel firmly planted to the ground, particularly at high speeds.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
The same company also supplies payload fairings for Europe's Ariane 6 and Vega rockets.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
Denise Chow, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
For aerodynamic effectiveness, the front and rear wheel fairings are situated separately from the body and are connected to the main structure by a few black struts.
—New Atlas, 6 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
The footage, taken during a Starlink satellite delivery aboard the company's Falcon 9 rocket, shows a view of protective coverings known as payload fairings separating and falling back to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
SpaceX is also recovering and reusing payload fairings, the shell that encloses satellite payloads during their initial climb through the atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
The rocket stands over 320 feet (98 meters) tall and has a fairing nearly 23 feet (7 m) wide, which is larger than the more typical 17-foot (5 m) fairings of other rockets and allows for larger payloads.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
This is accomplished via the winglets on the front fairing, which create a downforce that stabilizes the entire chassis by keeping the front wheel firmly planted to the ground, particularly at high speeds.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
The same company also supplies payload fairings for Europe's Ariane 6 and Vega rockets.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 30 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairing
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The project, whose construction depended on being fully funded through donations or grants, will expand recreational access without using taxpayer dollars.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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In one of those trends, content creators mock the hardships faced by Palestinian children in Gaza by pranking their parents or grandparents by pretending to represent a fictional humanitarian organization asking for donations for Palestinian children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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This can be observed in his choice to host the presentation of Pellador’s Summer 2025 collection at Skehans Freehouse, an Irish pub in a residential area of South East London.—
Glenys Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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His zinger didn’t wind up in the final presentation.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At present, information regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire is unavailable.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even if this technology was created for China, at least at present, BYD's Super E-Platform launch is a significant day for the EV industry as a whole.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This festival is a nod to the Canada–Netherlands relationship and actually started when the Netherlands sent commemorative tulips to Canada as a gesture for their contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II as well as for hosting the Dutch royal family who were in exile.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Fairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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