as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
many of the donations seemed to have been made more out of a nagging sense of guiltiness than in a true spirit of generousness
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What makes La Paulée special is the tradition of collectors bringing their own rare bottles to share with winemakers and fellow guests, creating a communal atmosphere of generosity and appreciation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026 -
San Jose named a street, Woz Way, after him for that generosity and one of the street signs was auctioned for $2,350 at the event.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her Imagination Library, which started in 1995 mailing books free-of-charge to children, remains a cornerstone of her philanthropy.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the monogrammed soccer ball that LV designed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, the one-off clock combines haute horologie and sporting history with a bit of philanthropy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Generousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generousness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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