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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As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Our supporters and volunteers made each event feel special, and our partners welcomed everyone with true warmth and generosity.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026
Accountability, generosity, and sweetness.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
That generosity extended beyond Nelson Morris’s lifetime.
—Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Our supporters and volunteers made each event feel special, and our partners welcomed everyone with true warmth and generosity.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 May 2026
Accountability, generosity, and sweetness.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
That generosity extended beyond Nelson Morris’s lifetime.
—Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 11 May. 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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