Examples of generosity in a Sentence
her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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He is remembered for his generosity to families in need, and his dedication to giving back to his community.
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What June didn't know, however, was that her generosity had inspired a surprise of its own.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
He is remembered for his generosity to families in need, and his dedication to giving back to his community.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 June 2026
And for nearly every other character on the Emmy-winning series, jokes functioned as both an act of warm generosity and subtle self-preservation.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
What June didn't know, however, was that her generosity had inspired a surprise of its own.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for generosity
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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generosity
noun
gen·er·os·i·ty
ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 
plural generosities
1
: freedom in spirit or act
especially
: readiness in giving
2
: a generous act
3
: an ample quantity
a generosity of spirit
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