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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
Achieving early-retirement largesse requires burning through a brief and ruthless career that brings all the intensity of a season of Industry without any of the fun.
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Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Many Shia elites, including paramilitary leaders, showed no desire to abandon their second lives of comfort and state largesse, even as Iran was being bombed during the 12-Day War in June 2025.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
OpenAI needed another source of largesse.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Some have portrayed family caregivers as illegitimately cashing in on government largesse.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Many Shia elites, including paramilitary leaders, showed no desire to abandon their second lives of comfort and state largesse, even as Iran was being bombed during the 12-Day War in June 2025.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
OpenAI needed another source of largesse.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Some have portrayed family caregivers as illegitimately cashing in on government largesse.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for largesse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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But beginning on February 11, 2022 108 healthy adults from across the United States performed an act of selfless generosity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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He is remembered for his generosity to families in need, and his dedication to giving back to his community.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Two van-loads, four carloads and a whole team of volunteers transported the hefty amount of donations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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All but $100,000 of the donations went to the California Fire Foundation — a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to firefighters and fire victims — and came from companies like Apple, PayPal, Paramount Studios and DoorDash.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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John and Joan Hotchkis were widely recognized in Los Angeles for their civic leadership, financial success, and dedicated philanthropy in the arts and education.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Through his company CrossCheck Studios and business partner Chris Sawtelle, Richards has built a powerful and inspiring direct relationship with young audiences that encompasses acting, production, original content development, and philanthropy.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The Basel presentation will be followed by a solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris Turenne location in September.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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The unique presentation features a boston bottle holding 4 freezer martinis buried in chalic filled with ice.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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On the plus side, the macro structure of the book—the pace of the plot, the tick-tock alternation between present and past in each chapter—was sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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At present, the two entities are not in partnership.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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