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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Today your generosity to others will be returned magnified.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
But in small town, community-minded Orange, the well-wishes and generosity flowed faster than the less-than-well wishing.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
My parents knew such generosity, warmth and care in Khartoum that even bombs could not convince them to leave.
—Yousra Elbagir, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Even Wisman’s generosity didn’t help.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
But in small town, community-minded Orange, the well-wishes and generosity flowed faster than the less-than-well wishing.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
My parents knew such generosity, warmth and care in Khartoum that even bombs could not convince them to leave.
—Yousra Elbagir, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Even Wisman’s generosity didn’t help.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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