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
What June didn't know, however, was that her generosity had inspired a surprise of its own.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The honor will recognize community service, generosity, leadership, volunteerism and dedication to making a positive impact on others.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Spielberg has spent time thinking about telepathy and mind control, about Catholic and other strains of religious mysticism, about the ways our capacity for cruelty sometimes overrides our impulse toward generosity.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 June 2026
Venus conjoins Jupiter in Cancer, bringing warmth, confidence, and generosity into your 1st House of Identity.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The honor will recognize community service, generosity, leadership, volunteerism and dedication to making a positive impact on others.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Spielberg has spent time thinking about telepathy and mind control, about Catholic and other strains of religious mysticism, about the ways our capacity for cruelty sometimes overrides our impulse toward generosity.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 June 2026
Venus conjoins Jupiter in Cancer, bringing warmth, confidence, and generosity into your 1st House of Identity.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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The event will convene changemakers, creatives and leaders across industries to inspire accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down barriers to meaningful change.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Estate planning, tax coordination, philanthropy, family governance and family office advisory services have become increasingly central to sophisticated wealth management.—
Elie Nour,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This seemingly random act of kindness is not without strings, as DeMille alludes to working together more in the future.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
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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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His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.—
David Velasco,
Harpers Magazine,
18 Dec. 2023
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His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Head coach Jordi Fernández, meanwhile, has emphasized competitiveness, unselfishness, ball pressure, defensive versatility, 3-point shooting and ball movement.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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