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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time
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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
mashed potatoes with a generous serving of butter
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Recent Examples of generous
Some of the smaller changes include a bigger standard deduction and more generous child tax credit for 2025.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But California has built, at most, only 34 projects since 2015, and experts say that’s a generous accounting.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Bonchon blends fast‑casual service with bold flavors and generous portions.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
IndyStar's environmental reporting is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But California has built, at most, only 34 projects since 2015, and experts say that’s a generous accounting.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Bonchon blends fast‑casual service with bold flavors and generous portions.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
IndyStar's environmental reporting is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generous
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That’s the view of Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle Callaghan, a firm that manages $25 billion on behalf of such clients as charitable institutions and college endowments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The village is incredibly walkable, but parking is also plentiful in front of the town shops.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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His pick-and-rolls are now procedural — and plentiful.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The resulting back and forth on social media, between the campaign and its liberal critics, consumed much of the race’s final days.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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The court’s three liberal justices publicly dissented, saying the case is still working its way through lower courts and there was no need to step in now.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Marble bathrooms are stocked with Byredo amenities, and large wardrobes with French-style doors provide ample storage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the kind of protection offered by Herakles or the Hulk comes with the risk of uncontrollable rage and indiscriminate destruction, and Oedipus seems more of a supervillain than a benevolent guardian, there was a kind of Greek hero that was seen as a defender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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The ceremonies are often visibly emotional, with Kim portrayed as a benevolent father figure.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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