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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
In many other businesses, and at many other football clubs, heavy cost-cutting and a shift away from financial largesse would have been the order of the day.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Like so many other plaintiffs, Hernandez learned Lorch’s largesse came with a price.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is that many of these institutions are too rich to deserve endless public largesse.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Like so many other plaintiffs, Hernandez learned Lorch’s largesse came with a price.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is that many of these institutions are too rich to deserve endless public largesse.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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Truwit's gift could offer more Paralympic swimmers the option to compete without having to take on additional work.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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While a watch isn’t a revolutionary gift idea, a Shinola watch is a different story.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Efficiency Just as Warren Buffett keeps a famously low-cost structure in his life and at Berkshire, the Buffett family has learned to make the most of every dollar in their philanthropy.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2026, and what was once a modest tribute has become a multi-million-dollar philanthropy operation, run with her executive director, Janice Chalovich, from Table 14.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pownall has become a master at surprise gifts for his wife, recently gifting her a present for every day of December leading up to Christmas — in his own mock, luxury Advent calendar.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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At Christmas, 498 families participated in a toy distribution through which 1,117 children received presents.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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