largesse

variants also largess

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Recent Examples of largesse 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 Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund. Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for largesse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
  • Every year, teachers help families with Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving dinners, Liggins said.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
  • The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.
    Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
  • Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Considering how Walker slogged through last season and how he’s bounced between the rotation and bullpen, the outing underscored his contributions over the first two months.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.
    Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Bombas is a strong example of a brand that has integrated philanthropy into its business model in a way that feels natural.
    Anthony Conversa, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The university has not confirmed what reason was provided for the termination of each individual grant.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
  • O'Neal said the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will notify economic developers and other officials about the ability to apply for grants, and promote the opportunity to apply for the grants at the state's Rural Development conference that begins Tuesday.
    Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • One particular presentation that focused on Micro LED projection for AR glasses stood out.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Given that the show takes place in Taiwan, Huang's presentation is happening at an inconvenient time for US viewers.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Summer has plenty of occasions just right for a thoughtful present.
    Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
  • The girls club together to give her a toy train as a farewell present.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025

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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

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