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also largess
1
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the alumna's huge bequest was an unexpected largess
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of largesse
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
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Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Whether the relative largesse of the period since then continues remains to be seen.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Whether the relative largesse of the period since then continues remains to be seen.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Additionally, the prenup would have provisions for legacy-building, gifts, philanthropy, and so on.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The two have appeared on several red carpets together and share an interest in philanthropy and advocacy.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to cut federal funding for research and has already canceled or paused hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to Northwestern faculty.—
Luis A. Nunes Amaral,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Its grant cancellations are being challenged in court.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The presentation also presented three exclusive collaborations, all crafted using the collection’s fabric and processes.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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There are dozens of other items that may intrigue, plus old photos that enhance the presentation.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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He's also starred in the Twilight film series (2008–2011), The Blacklist (2015–2016) and its 2017 spinoff, and the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama series For All Mankind (2022–present).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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