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
Children begin recognizing things like kindness, persistence or generosity as reasons to feel proud.
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Surviving and thriving for 150 years requires ongoing commitment, generosity, leadership and the unique ability to adapt repeatedly without drifting from or losing one’s core values.
—David Swanson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
This generosity towards yourself could inspire others to give themselves the same courtesy.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Relying on your Excellency’s generosity, the Author presents this pamphlet to the President of the United States, Stamford, CT; May 15, 1826.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Surviving and thriving for 150 years requires ongoing commitment, generosity, leadership and the unique ability to adapt repeatedly without drifting from or losing one’s core values.
—David Swanson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
This generosity towards yourself could inspire others to give themselves the same courtesy.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Relying on your Excellency’s generosity, the Author presents this pamphlet to the President of the United States, Stamford, CT; May 15, 1826.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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The spirit of continuing forward has long underpinned our approach to life—in business, in philanthropy and most importantly, as a family.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mackenzie Scott’s philanthropy isn’t news in and of itself these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Mar. 2026
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But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her books focus on themes of encouraging kindness, self-worth, friendship, love, family, respect, resilience, inclusion and appreciating cultural heritage.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 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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But what gets me most excited is the loving family experiences, the relationships with neighbors and friends, the pride in community accomplishments, the lives touched by unselfishness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Finch’s offensive system demands unselfishness and improvisation.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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