as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter
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Recent Examples of magnanimous
Looking back, perhaps Lea’s attentiveness to Adriana and her son was more manipulative than magnanimous.
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Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
After the game, Mourinho was in no mood to be magnanimous, taking aim at the officials and Garcia’s goal.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Something tells me Greg-Gary will be … less magnanimous about the whole thing.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Two years ago, when Barca also won the title there, the club’s euphoric players were chased down the tunnel by magnanimous home fans.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnanimous
Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
After the game, Mourinho was in no mood to be magnanimous, taking aim at the officials and Garcia’s goal.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Something tells me Greg-Gary will be … less magnanimous about the whole thing.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Two years ago, when Barca also won the title there, the club’s euphoric players were chased down the tunnel by magnanimous home fans.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnanimous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
Adjective
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By sincerely comforting and relying on each other, their love becomes noble.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Again, this doesn’t appear to be entirely selfless or noble, as these plans are part of his attempt to get time served for his two convictions of transportation to engage in prostitution.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Law enforcement really is an honorable profession that serves the community at whole very well.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Just continue to guide your daughter toward honorable behavior.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unusually heavy rains and high temperatures have worsened the crisis, which one expert said appears to be the largest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The interiors of the primary dwelling are adorned throughout with wide-plank oak floors, high wood-beam ceilings, and vintage fixtures.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Thankfully, technology has advanced, and 46 years later, a few of these components are, well, truly sublime.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
20 July 2025
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But the most sublime aspects of their work were found in the designers’ light touch and playful creativity with menswear staples.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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