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
Unplug from fear and guilt and anchor the new story in values such as abundance, generosity and alignment.
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Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
To date, almost $4 million has been donated to orders of nuns nationwide through this same audience generosity over the decades.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Throughout the documentary, this film captures the essence of simplicity in the game, the joy of generosity, and the common thread of loving soccer.
—Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Your capacity for empathy and generosity seems limited to Jan. 6.
—EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
To date, almost $4 million has been donated to orders of nuns nationwide through this same audience generosity over the decades.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Throughout the documentary, this film captures the essence of simplicity in the game, the joy of generosity, and the common thread of loving soccer.
—Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Your capacity for empathy and generosity seems limited to Jan. 6.
—EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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The Lake Forest – Lake Bluff Community Pageant wants to empower young women (ages 6-22) to serve their community, promote philanthropy, develop leadership skills, and serve as a role model in and around Lake Bluff and Lake Forest, according to their website.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, a 300-seat auditorium at the student union was named for Solomon and Etta Brachman, whom TCU applauded for their philanthropy, civic and business leadership and interreligious ties.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Aug. 2025
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His ability to uplift others, share kindness, and spread joy will forever remain in our memories.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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