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
There are countless stories of David Wright’s generosity with fans, teammates and Mets staffers.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Your participation, advocacy, and generosity fuel our ability to create a more connected, compassionate community.
—Stephanie Owitz, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Each crop is a reflection of her joy and the lessons of generosity passed down from the women before her.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Your participation, advocacy, and generosity fuel our ability to create a more connected, compassionate community.
—Stephanie Owitz, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Each crop is a reflection of her joy and the lessons of generosity passed down from the women before her.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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As Espinoza’s understanding of philanthropy and corporate responsibility deepened, so did his resolve.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Cole has known Hussein for about six years and has seen how Hussein's kindness, character and compassion has inspired countless people at the school.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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His 90 years are saturated with kindness, love and compassion… driven by a fearless, diamond-like wisdom that engages a deeply divided world.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
30 July 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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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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