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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
The trove of documents released in January revealed Epstein’s largesse extended beyond these New York colleges.
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Chris Quintana, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Traditional public schools can no longer be considered the only legitimate beneficiary of taxpayer largesse.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Academics might argue over the wisdom of the state’s largesse.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
But millions of households won’t have a winning ticket in this tax cut lottery and get little or no largesse at all.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chris Quintana, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Traditional public schools can no longer be considered the only legitimate beneficiary of taxpayer largesse.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Academics might argue over the wisdom of the state’s largesse.
—The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
But millions of households won’t have a winning ticket in this tax cut lottery and get little or no largesse at all.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Setting a more realistic limit can support both generosity and stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More events to collect donations for Stahl's family are scheduled this month.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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One hundred percent of all donations benefit children's charities in Rhode Island.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Legacy of philanthropy and creativity Shepard founded The KIS Foundation in 2006 to raise awareness for sickle cell disease, which predominantly impacts people of color.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The program is also supported by corporate philanthropy from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, Gap and others.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Schwanz took part in an on-court presentation alongside Bonnell’s daughter, Claire, The Charlotte Observer’s executive sports editor Lydia Craver and Charlotte Hornets Foundation director Whitney Tarver.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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After a presentation by NMNH Director Kirk Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Sarah Johnson, representatives of the Sicangu and Oglala Lakota saw the statues off on their journey.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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All of the equipment present survived last night’s gear check, a mandatory and extremely thorough pre-competition inspection of every single piece, and is subject to another at any point throughout the weekend.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Only five states, New York, Vermont, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington, offer this at present.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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