bounteousness

noun

Definition of bounteousnessnext
as in generosity

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  1. generosity
  2. magnanimity
  3. liberality
  4. unselfishness
  5. bounty
  6. philanthropy
  7. largesse
Noun
  • In my experience, companies that decline to run it voluntarily tend to end up running it under duress, with fewer options and less generosity available to their people.
    — Andrew Sorohan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Sixteen first-time finishers received complimentary buckles through the generosity of Lynn Marks and Tom Noll, while five junior riders successfully completed the course.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Trump, for his part, spun the Fund as yet more evidence of his magnanimity.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of magnanimity
Noun
  • Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.
    — Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
  • All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
    — Phil Christman, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2023
Definition of liberality
Noun
  • The intangibles, the raw strength built lifting in the weight room, and his unselfishness.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.
    — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of unselfishness
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  • Around the globe, government stores all make the same grandiose promises of bounty at a bargain, and customers will find mainly empty shelves.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The public bounty for the Ohtani card reached at least $10 million.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of bounty
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  • Endorsed by figures like Dawn Staley, the program emphasizes how athletic participation directly translates to vital career readiness and life skills, fostering future leaders through philanthropy and sport.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Swaggy Sie, who reflected on his larger-than-life personality, unwavering belief in his hometown, and impact, hosted the event, which blended luxury fashion, live performances, philanthropy, and storytelling.
    — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of philanthropy
Noun
  • In embracing the breaks as a new opportunity to jam more marketing bucks into the funnel, Fox waltzed off with a bigger share of the World Cup’s largesse.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
  • Clark’s later offer to pay for their son’s private-school tuition is a more complicated largesse.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of largesse
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