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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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.
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Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Throughout these writings, Morrison displays a powerful generosity of spirit in considering both her career and the world around her.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
The emotional exchange was captured on video and shared online, where viewers praised both the passenger’s generosity and the crew member’s reaction.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Throughout these writings, Morrison displays a powerful generosity of spirit in considering both her career and the world around her.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
The emotional exchange was captured on video and shared online, where viewers praised both the passenger’s generosity and the crew member’s reaction.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 5 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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