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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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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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Recent Examples of generous
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Chelsea benefit from playing in one of the most affluent areas of London; without their generous location, gate receipts would be far lower.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Credit the 20-inch seat height, generous 20-inch back height, and the high-tenacity Robic nylon upper that stretches tightly against six connection points on the chair to provide firm upper back support.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
Indeed suggests being generous with your time, energy and knowledge, implementing creativity in your work, and establishing your ability to work as a team as some of the ways to stand out.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Each slice gets a dollop of milky buffalo mozzarella and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Chelsea benefit from playing in one of the most affluent areas of London; without their generous location, gate receipts would be far lower.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Credit the 20-inch seat height, generous 20-inch back height, and the high-tenacity Robic nylon upper that stretches tightly against six connection points on the chair to provide firm upper back support.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
Indeed suggests being generous with your time, energy and knowledge, implementing creativity in your work, and establishing your ability to work as a team as some of the ways to stand out.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generous
Adjective
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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.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tax exemption is reserved for, among other categories, religious, charitable and educational organizations that meet 501(c)(3) qualifications with the IRS.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
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The court’s three liberal justices all vigorously challenged the parents’ request in the case, seeing opt-out rights as a slippery slope.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Leading the charge for the religious parents was lawyer Eric Baxter, who got a grilling from the court's three liberal justices.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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Last year, philanthropy accounted for 45% of the school’s revenue.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today’s Fiesta celebrates history and tradition, community, and philanthropy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But at its core, Wrexham’s rapid rise owes mostly to club stumbling into a relationship with a benevolent benefactor with far more resources than most of its now-former fourth- and fifth-division peers.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Kate has always been considered to have a killer instinct and able to make these tough moral choices, and not always in the most benevolent way.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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