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
When Balistreri's Bluemound Inn posted the news on Facebook, customers and former employees replied to that posting with fond memories and praise for the restaurateur's warmth and generosity.
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Your generosity to his siblings in times of need has nothing to do with him.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The holidays are supposed to be a season of generosity, family and giving back.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Throughout her career, Lawrence was known not only for her creative excellence and sharp wit but also for her generosity of spirit.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Your generosity to his siblings in times of need has nothing to do with him.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The holidays are supposed to be a season of generosity, family and giving back.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Throughout her career, Lawrence was known not only for her creative excellence and sharp wit but also for her generosity of spirit.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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In addition, John Arnold has a Forbes philanthropy score of 5 out of 5.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose, and authenticity.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 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
Noun
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His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.—
David Velasco,
Harpers Magazine,
18 Dec. 2023
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Ball, since coming into the NBA from UCLA, is one of the best minds on the basketball court, possessing the vision and unselfishness that James also prides himself on.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That includes quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who says part of the team’s success this year can be attributed to that unit’s unselfishness.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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