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also largess
1
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the alumna's huge bequest was an unexpected largess
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of largesse
Whether the relative largesse of the period since then continues remains to be seen.
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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In a blend of history and elegance, businessman Lindsay Howard, son of horse-racing enthusiast and Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard, originally commissioned the estate to be built by architects John Bakewell Jr. and Ernest Weihe as a wedding gift for his wife Anita.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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What parent hasn’t joked on a birthday or holiday that out of all the gifts, the box is the biggest hit with our kids?—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
13 June 2025
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Not despite the immigrant population, but thanks to the contributions of so many immigrants as a workforce, as consumers and as – as entrepreneurs.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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Appreciation: Recognizing and valuing the unique contributions that both humans and AI bring to complex challenges.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Their philanthropy goes beyond signing checks, with Sandra Berman in particular serving on multiple boards that reflect her interests, from health care to the arts to education.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Breaking The Power Imbalance The lingering colonial mindset in philanthropy plays out not just in funding flows but in who holds power.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The city had sought an Environmental Protection Agency grant last year to pay for the removal cost, but missed the grant cycle at the time.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Tax filings show the foundation gave away more than $325,000 in grants for scholarships, fellowships and cash awards in 2023.—
James Pollard,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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One person might use their toolkit for presentations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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From past to present, Angela remains a style icon worth emulating.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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