as in philanthropy
the quality or state of being generous
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Recent Examples of generosity
But her generosity has also extended far beyond the classroom.
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Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
As outside aid flows in to help Venezuela rebuild, the people of that country can also know their individual inclination to generosity and care will be reliable resources, too.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
Take advantage of our editor’s generosity and stock up on our fashion and beauty favorites before Prime Day ends.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
In writing about former USMNT defender and longtime Fox studio analyst Alexi Lalas, sports pundits reaching for a succinct adjective tend to err on the side of generosity.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
As outside aid flows in to help Venezuela rebuild, the people of that country can also know their individual inclination to generosity and care will be reliable resources, too.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
Take advantage of our editor’s generosity and stock up on our fashion and beauty favorites before Prime Day ends.
—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
In writing about former USMNT defender and longtime Fox studio analyst Alexi Lalas, sports pundits reaching for a succinct adjective tend to err on the side of generosity.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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An overall rise over the years in the number of Chinese billionaires and the age of many among them makes Cho upbeat about the direction of philanthropy in the country.
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The Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards first launched in 2001 to commemorate the accomplishments of Black talent across film and television, music, sports and philanthropy.
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All of us are invited to choose to become better human beings and to show up at work and in the world with increasing love, kindness, courage and forgiveness.
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That instinct to lean into life with curiosity, optimism, and kindness is, perhaps, America's greatest attraction.
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Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.
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All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
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His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.
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Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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