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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His is a work of coming to terms with the odds, surviving them, and doing so with grace, radiance, generosity, and spirit.
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He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Nancy’s greatest strength has always been her enormous generosity.
—Ruth Reichl, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In the case of non-professionals, especially children, generosity should prevail over frankness.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Nancy’s greatest strength has always been her enormous generosity.
—Ruth Reichl, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In the case of non-professionals, especially children, generosity should prevail over frankness.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 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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