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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
Gimlet’s largesse was worth it.
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Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Selby has lived a big, courageous life, and that largesse is evident on every page, in the form of the rigor and curiosity of the narrative voice.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
There seems to be not a thing in the revival of Mount Vernon, Ohio — which has so obviously gotten off the canvas to fight another round — that the largesse of Karen Wright, personally and then also through the Ariel Foundation, has not underwritten and guided.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Its opening drew more than 10,000 visitors in its first 24 hours, and admission for the first decade of operation was made free thanks to the financial largesse of Newport Beach’s Lugano Diamonds.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Selby has lived a big, courageous life, and that largesse is evident on every page, in the form of the rigor and curiosity of the narrative voice.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
There seems to be not a thing in the revival of Mount Vernon, Ohio — which has so obviously gotten off the canvas to fight another round — that the largesse of Karen Wright, personally and then also through the Ariel Foundation, has not underwritten and guided.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Its opening drew more than 10,000 visitors in its first 24 hours, and admission for the first decade of operation was made free thanks to the financial largesse of Newport Beach’s Lugano Diamonds.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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But this in charity affects people’s generosity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dan and Jennifer Gilbert have been powerful forces in metro Detroit philanthropy, including through their Gilbert Family Foundation.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Education and health care have been the biggest recipients of billionaire philanthropy over the past decades.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kanyinsola adds that the grants that are offered by the organization and relationships with retailers have also been highlights of hers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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While the grant funding the city has received will only cover the four fast-track projects, chief climate resilience officer Julia Chase noted that recently approved California Proposition 4 provides $10 billion for climate projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tejasvi's finalist presentation of Shield Seniors at the Texas High School Ideas Challenge, hosted by the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, Texas A&M.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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FiiO claims the result is a sonic presentation that combines technical accuracy with a sense of warmth and a natural flow that’s good for analytical listening as well as long musical sessions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Far from being relegated to America’s past, educational inequality is part of our present.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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