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Recent Examples of overgenerous
Father, who knew Mother and her overgenerous impulses well, had left a remarkable will in which Mother was the major immediate beneficiary.
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James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022
The lure of better numbers, more carrot than stick, was energizing in itself, even if the ring’s criteria seemed kind of arbitrary, maybe overgenerous.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021
In Washington, lawmakers have seized on the matter for political purposes, with Republicans complaining that the labor supply issues are the direct result of overgenerous stimulus measures passed by Democrats earlier this year.
—Washington Post, 10 May 2021
The large number of unemployed will keep a lid on wages once the overgenerous federal unemployment benefits run out in early September.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 4 Apr. 2021
In McGann’s perhaps overgenerous account, Continue reading for just $1 an issue.
—Evan Kindley, The New York Review of Books, 11 Feb. 2021
James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022
The lure of better numbers, more carrot than stick, was energizing in itself, even if the ring’s criteria seemed kind of arbitrary, maybe overgenerous.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021
In Washington, lawmakers have seized on the matter for political purposes, with Republicans complaining that the labor supply issues are the direct result of overgenerous stimulus measures passed by Democrats earlier this year.
—Washington Post, 10 May 2021
The large number of unemployed will keep a lid on wages once the overgenerous federal unemployment benefits run out in early September.
—Robert Barone, Forbes, 4 Apr. 2021
In McGann’s perhaps overgenerous account, Continue reading for just $1 an issue.
—Evan Kindley, The New York Review of Books, 11 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgenerous
Adjective
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The extravagant villa took a decade to build and was completed in 2018, crafted by architect and designer Peter Marino.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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From cheeky shots of celebrities like Jane Fonda and Arnold Schwarzenegger to extravagant, sensual portfolios of America’s Olympic squads, the magazine’s pantheon of photographers have helped to define the genre of sports portraiture.—
Kahina Sekkaï,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Clarify the goal, assign the next step, and keep the tone generous.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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While airlines squeezed in more seats and reduced legroom, premium cabins got all the investment, with new business suites and lavish first-class enclaves.—
Chris Dong,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Trump with a lavish ceremony, then warns him about Taiwan.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The munificent monetary prize of a million dollars will go a long way to help establish the show’s importance.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Swift danced her way through 149 sets in 22 countries and thanked her crew with munificent bonuses totaling $197 million.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Definitely don’t be overly profuse or attempt to be complicated in whatever your request is.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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The narratively profuse mystery game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is like living in a Bikini Kill song followed by a Phoebe Bridgers ballad.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, the unselfish captain has led the MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.—
Steve Kornacki,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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And a large part of being great is living and being unselfish.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adults can sip a cocktail from the adjacent Elf Hollow Cafe, or the whole family can enjoy a bounteous family-style chicken dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant, a half-mile down the road.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Wicked: For Good still fared quite well, conjuring up a bounteous $62.8 million in its second weekend domestically ($93 million when expanded to five days).—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Overgenerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgenerous. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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