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
In writing about former USMNT defender and longtime Fox studio analyst Alexi Lalas, sports pundits reaching for a succinct adjective tend to err on the side of generosity.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
But the first pass went to Dembele, who joined the spirit of generosity by squaring it to his captain for a tap-in.
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Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
These quiet, everyday lessons from grandfathers profoundly shape future leaders, emphasizing human connection, resilience, generosity, and self-mastery.
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Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.
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Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
But the first pass went to Dembele, who joined the spirit of generosity by squaring it to his captain for a tap-in.
—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
These quiet, everyday lessons from grandfathers profoundly shape future leaders, emphasizing human connection, resilience, generosity, and self-mastery.
—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.
—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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And the gap between what nonprofits are being asked to solve and what philanthropy is positioned to support is widening.
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If the bet pays off, America gets the growth, the jobs and the technology — and eventually the philanthropy.
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Clarity grows as your words find kindness.
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Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.
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All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
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His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.
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More than any of them, Hart elevated unselfishness to an art form.
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His unselfishness and understanding of how to fit his skill set around Nikola Jokic’s brilliance remain unmatched.
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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