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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The outpouring reflects the deep ties Brotherton’s has built in Central Texas since opening in 2017, as well as the legacy of its founder, John Brotherton, a respected pitmaster known for his generosity and collaborative spirit within the Texas barbecue community.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Detroiters that have been on the receiving end of Arnold’s kindness and generosity will most likely say that her growing body of work is impactful in ways that cannot be fully measured by mere statistics.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 11 Jan. 2026
After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Detroiters that have been on the receiving end of Arnold’s kindness and generosity will most likely say that her growing body of work is impactful in ways that cannot be fully measured by mere statistics.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 11 Jan. 2026
After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 17 Jan. 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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