as in gifts
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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Recent Examples of bestowals
Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals.
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David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025
David C. Kennedy, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestowals
Noun
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the second half of last year, Abraham had more than doubled Foster’s $8,557 fundraising total with $19,506 in donations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Since 2019, this Community Day program has raised more than $600,000 in donations to improve food security in local communities.—
Connie Ogle
April 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Iconic examples include monumental editions of Shalimar by Guerlain, which has appeared in oversized presentations approaching one liter and beyond.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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And unlike his prior presentations, Director of Parks and Maintenance Costa Kutulas brought some props.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This would include any surprise items such as birthday presents, Christmas presents, gift cards, holiday decorations or even items hidden for a scavenger hunt.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bestowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowals. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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