How to Use gift in a Sentence

gift

1 of 2 noun
  • The money was a gift, not a loan.
  • She considers her voice a God-given gift.
  • Check out gifts your love will love.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This year, give the gift of time.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • To still be here — that’s the gift.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Your gifts are meant to serve the world.
    — Dr. Demoine Kinney, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • These finds would make great gifts, too.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • It has been billed as a no-gifts event.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
  • What a gift to find a friend in this life.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
  • What could be a greater gift than a kid like me?
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • That’s such a gift to feel that way about your work.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Each day is a gift … Love you, man.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Each day is a gift … Love you, man.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • My most earnest goal is to make the most of that gift.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Some guys just look like they were born with a gift to hit.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Beauty gifts can be hard to give.
    — Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Every scene with her is just a gift.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Or maybe to put on eBay or give as a gift.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Your success is tied to your gifts.
    — Dr. Demoine Kinney, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Which is the best birthday gift of all.
    — Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Take that as a gift, not a setback.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And that gift seemed to matter.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
  • So fun for gifts and birthdays.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Your vision and your gifts should align.
    — Dr. Demoine Kinney, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t hold back or ration your gifts.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • What a gift, to be so close to greatness!
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Justin Bieber has a gift from God.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This isn’t the first time the in-laws’ gifts have missed the mark.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Save that extra cash for gifts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Save that extra cash for gifts.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026

gift

2 of 2 verb
  • Whip up a batch and gift them to her along with a heartfelt card.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • These ni**as didn’t gift this ni**a nothing.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • No Twitch account to even try to gift him or the chat!
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • They will also be gifted some city swag.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Let’s be real—gifting for friends is hard work.
    — Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Check out more of the best celebrity spirits to gift this year here.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 June 2023
  • Below, find more unique stocking stuffer ideas to gift this year.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The jade gifted to me was a twist, which means an eternal bond.
    — Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Maybe if someone gifted her one?
    — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Not only that, but this recipe is one of our favorite to gift to a loved one.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Auction items are great for gifting.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Owen bought ibn Said and gifted him to his brother.
    — Leila Tarakji, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
  • My parents gifted us part of the down payment for our home.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Need to gift your husband who can’t get up without a cup of coffee?
    — Melanie Curry, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Stumped on what to gift the person who has everything?
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There’s no better meal than one nature is gracious enough to gift.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Murphy has since been gifted his own miniature lab coat.
    — Alexandra Di Palma, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The video then switched to the star being gifted the products on a small tray.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Snag this amazing deal, and gift it to your grad whose next adventure is far from home.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day Magazine, 17 May 2023
  • Cookbooks can be tough to gift, but Ottolenghi’s recipes are beloved far and wide.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The watch arrives in a Michael Kors box that’s ready to gift.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Keep these gifting supplies on hand to save money and time in the future.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Here's how to use these easy-care beauties in your seasonal decor or for gifting.
    — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
  • As a baby, his father gifted him a small, green football.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Think of it as gifting her a little extra glow (and every mom can get on board with that).
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • But… the other manager shouldn’t be gifted a good pick!
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
  • White, 31, is also doing much more than just gifting cash.
    — Eric Christensen, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Jenner has been known for wearing them pinky rings throughout the years, even gifting her best friend one.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • Pick one up for yourself, or snag a few to gift to friends in the lead-up to the holiday season.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The cards also come in a box that is ready to be gifted to the educator in your life.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 24 July 2023

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