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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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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
Sovereign Media’s funding sources are unclear, but Kaballo is a longtime beneficiary of Russian largesse.
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James P. Rubin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
The exhibition addresses the largess and generosity that loom in the familiar.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025
In many other businesses, and at many other football clubs, heavy cost-cutting and a shift away from financial largesse would have been the order of the day.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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James P. Rubin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
The exhibition addresses the largess and generosity that loom in the familiar.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025
In many other businesses, and at many other football clubs, heavy cost-cutting and a shift away from financial largesse would have been the order of the day.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
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South Korea’s anti-graft law bans public officials and their spouses from receiving gifts valued at more than $750 in connection with their public duties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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One of Kossoff’s charcoal drawings of Christ Church hangs in the living room of the writer Iain Sinclair’s house in Hackney, a gift from the artist.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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What makes La Paulée special is the tradition of collectors bringing their own rare bottles to share with winemakers and fellow guests, creating a communal atmosphere of generosity and appreciation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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San Jose named a street, Woz Way, after him for that generosity and one of the street signs was auctioned for $2,350 at the event.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The cost for the statue is estimated at $300,000, with half of the funds already raised by two large donations from Rainbow Sandals and Sonance, an audio equipment company based in San Clemente, as well as several smaller community contributions.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Homes, businesses, churches and clandestine warehouses are serving as collection points for donations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Her Imagination Library, which started in 1995 mailing books free-of-charge to children, remains a cornerstone of her philanthropy.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the monogrammed soccer ball that LV designed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, the one-off clock combines haute horologie and sporting history with a bit of philanthropy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ephemeral present includes, of course, a writer’s reputation.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s a decent chance that practice match in Orange County in December may not have featured a chunk of the future of elite American men’s tennis, but rather its present.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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