as in philanthropy
the quality or state of being generous
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Recent Examples of generosity
But the memory of the mangoes stuck with Martinez-Kalinina, who eventually decided to replicate her grandmother’s generosity as a sort of tribute.
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Connie Ogle
july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
While some haven’t been able to show a connection, others suggest dogs really are more likely to pick humans displaying traits such as generosity, competency, and niceness.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025
The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.
—Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Connie Ogle
july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
While some haven’t been able to show a connection, others suggest dogs really are more likely to pick humans displaying traits such as generosity, competency, and niceness.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025
The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.
—Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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The Gates Foundation announced that its commitment seeks to motivate investment from governments, the private sector and philanthropy.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Delivering actual solutions to women around the world is a complicated process that requires collaborations with governments, other philanthropies, and companies.—
Indrani Sen,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These companies show that kindness and innovation go hand in hand.—
Nav Thethi,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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While the internet isn't necessarily known for its joy and kindness, Wylie has been blown away by the response since sharing the video on TikTok.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.—
Gerard Helferich,
WSJ,
10 Nov. 2023
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All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.—
Phil Christman,
The New Republic,
22 Feb. 2023
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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