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
  • But through quick thinking, organizing and the generosity of thousands New Yorkers, Pintabona and the other restaurant members put together a massive operation that fed Ground Zero workers around the clock for two months after the attacks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But behind the glitz was profound talent, as well as a grit and generosity that made her one of country music’s biggest stars and a beloved international icon.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 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
  • His pressing and unselfishness off the ball helps their playing style.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The statutes of Life, Truth, and Love, all synonyms for God, are the laws of God at work throughout all of creation, enforcing unselfishness, integrity, and justice for all.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unselfishness
Noun
  • Most hunters don't enjoy the bounty of later hunting, though.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Law is now one of dozens of democracy activists overseas who are wanted by Hong Kong’s national security police and have had a cash bounty put on them.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of bounty
Noun
  • Cellucci's philanthropy would open her up to a whole new world of celebrities and politicians.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Working with the state More than three-quarters of Asian family philanthropies partner with the government, versus 58% outside Asia.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of philanthropy
Noun
  • Unlike Smile, which took months to record with the support of major-label largesse, Sanctuary Park had 10 days of studio time.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Vietnamese labor unions were in the thick of it, both blessed by the largess and cursed by the exploitative system.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of largesse
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