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
Tech’s most significant booster is Cody Campbell, whose generosity has made much of Tech’s success possible.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
If the wealth transfer is the economic story of the decade, the generosity transfer might be its moral counterpart.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
But Acocella shows that generosity and rigor are complementary critical tools, and that our own lives are richer for grappling with those of others.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
If the wealth transfer is the economic story of the decade, the generosity transfer might be its moral counterpart.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
But Acocella shows that generosity and rigor are complementary critical tools, and that our own lives are richer for grappling with those of others.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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Lebda’s impact extended beyond the business community, through philanthropy and other projects, such as serving as co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Florida International University graduate has worked for Google’s philanthropy arm for the past 13 years in disaster response and most recently disseminating grants across the Americas, but left his job earlier this month to hit the campaign trail full-time.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What may seem like a spontaneous act of kindness—or a bargain—can quickly turn into a serious financial and emotional commitment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Her leadership and kindness have made a lasting impact on our school community.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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McDaniels praised the third-year pro for his unselfishness.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Much more than just a one-dimensional floor spacer, Johnson will be another essential hub in a system built on trust (especially that of Jokic, who has the highest respect for the smartest players), movement, and unselfishness.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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