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
This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
My salient and best memories of those sleepless, miserable first days revolve around the wild generosity that was on display.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.
—Shelley Harms, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
My salient and best memories of those sleepless, miserable first days revolve around the wild generosity that was on display.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Though federal and state funding played an important role in these projects, they were driven more by the commitment and generosity of the individuals, families, and philanthropic organizations that make the Wildlands Partnership possible.
—Shelley Harms, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Healthy relationships allow for generosity without expectation, where both partners feel free to set boundaries without fear of emotional debt.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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Last year, philanthropy accounted for 45% of the school’s revenue.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today’s Fiesta celebrates history and tradition, community, and philanthropy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time of publication, the video of her efforts has been watched over 228,000 times, with users flocking to offer words of kindness in the comments section.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.—
Gerard Helferich,
WSJ,
10 Nov. 2023
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All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.—
Phil Christman,
The New Republic,
22 Feb. 2023
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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