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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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Architectural largesse meets crisp modernity in the minimal rooms, Zen-geometric spa, and the Oyster Bar, reached via a grand staircase.
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Lina Mounzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023
Since its founding in 2004, the company — which sought to bring stories that could spark change to a wide audience — has been a staunch supporter of documentaries focused on social and justice issues, funded by the largesse of a billionaire, ex-eBay president Jeff Skoll.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
That system may be flawed, but at least enrollment in a public school doesn’t require a waiting list or depend on the largesse of a billionaire or an employer.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
Government largesse may one day exceed the central bank's ability to manage inflation.
—David McHugh and Vladimir Isachenkov, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
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Lina Mounzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023
Since its founding in 2004, the company — which sought to bring stories that could spark change to a wide audience — has been a staunch supporter of documentaries focused on social and justice issues, funded by the largesse of a billionaire, ex-eBay president Jeff Skoll.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
That system may be flawed, but at least enrollment in a public school doesn’t require a waiting list or depend on the largesse of a billionaire or an employer.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
Government largesse may one day exceed the central bank's ability to manage inflation.
—David McHugh and Vladimir Isachenkov, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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