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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Schwimmer has never wanted to be overly dominant, even if his longtime generosity to the company has been something of an open secret in Chicago’s theater community.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The film invites viewers to experience the rhythm, drama, and intimacy of life at the edge of the world, revealing that in the coldest corners of the earth one finds the warmest people, brimming with wit, resilience, and generosity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where in the late Nineties 3 Doors Down grew such a rabid fanbase that label heads Monte Lipman of Universal and Jason Flom of Lava/Atlantic came in person to meet them, local scenesters remembered the generosity Arnold and the band showed them.
—Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The film invites viewers to experience the rhythm, drama, and intimacy of life at the edge of the world, revealing that in the coldest corners of the earth one finds the warmest people, brimming with wit, resilience, and generosity.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where in the late Nineties 3 Doors Down grew such a rabid fanbase that label heads Monte Lipman of Universal and Jason Flom of Lava/Atlantic came in person to meet them, local scenesters remembered the generosity Arnold and the band showed them.
—Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 23 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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