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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
Of course, as The New Yorker‘s John Cassidy observes, such material abundance for displaced workers won’t be possible unless Musk and his fellow billionaires agree to share their largesse.
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 Jan. 2026
As Johns Hopkins professor Ge Bai has noted, a West Virginia couple earning more than $500,000 could receive subsidized coverage thanks to this taxpayer largess.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Impressive for a ute with such largess.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Sovereign Media’s funding sources are unclear, but Kaballo is a longtime beneficiary of Russian largesse.
—James P. Rubin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
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Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 Jan. 2026
As Johns Hopkins professor Ge Bai has noted, a West Virginia couple earning more than $500,000 could receive subsidized coverage thanks to this taxpayer largess.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Impressive for a ute with such largess.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Sovereign Media’s funding sources are unclear, but Kaballo is a longtime beneficiary of Russian largesse.
—James P. Rubin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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Per The Royal Collection Trust (RCT), the central brooch was a wedding gift to the future Queen Mary from the County of Lincoln, presented to her in July 1893.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bachran, 40, notes that growing up in a multigenerational household has been a gift for her 9-year-old son.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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His investment in human connection through generosity became his highest-performing sales channel.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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The fallen soldiers, ages 20 to 42, earned praise from families for devotion to service, generosity and commitment to others.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The agreement allegedly called for $5,000 in cash to the council member and a $5,000 donation to an independent expenditure committee aligned with him.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 423 would ban political donations from out-of-state donors if those contributions exceed 50% of the total money raised for a campaign or leadership committee.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lebda also was known for his philanthropy and other projects, including as co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention held in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The family, longtime members of a Conservative synagogue in the suburbs of Chicago, has a record of Jewish philanthropy.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, Loulou de Saison, the brand created by Chloé Harrouche in 2019, will host a presentation on the official calendar for the third season.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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That 72-46 win March 2, 2025 at Moody Center secured Texas a share of the SEC championship and the Longhorns celebrated afterward with a trophy presentation and cupcakes for head coach Vic Schaefer's 64th birthday.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Visiting a Hindu temple and other local businesses, the Princess of Wales punctuated her all-white look with $130 earrings by Sézane, which were reportedly gifted to her as a Christmas present by her husband, Prince William.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the Bulls weigh this dynamic, Tuesday’s game was a fitting encapsulation of the franchise’s present and future.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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