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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
Overall, Orbán would rather spread government largesse around the Hungarian countryside, where his voters tend to live.
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Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Rooted in a combustible mix of left-wing populism and petro-state largesse, the movement secured loyalty through social programs funded by an oil boom that has long since turned to bust.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, Pakistan is completely or largely dependent on Saudi largesse, and has been for the longest time.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But the list of who’s getting that largesse — and who is missing out — probably isn’t what anyone would have expected.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Rooted in a combustible mix of left-wing populism and petro-state largesse, the movement secured loyalty through social programs funded by an oil boom that has long since turned to bust.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, Pakistan is completely or largely dependent on Saudi largesse, and has been for the longest time.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But the list of who’s getting that largesse — and who is missing out — probably isn’t what anyone would have expected.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The voting was donation-based, meaning every vote also served as a direct contribution to conservation efforts for the species.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some residents at the April 16 meeting posited that the Park District’s controversial donation pact with billionaire resident Justin Ishbia played a role in the dog beach designs.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Apple became more involved in philanthropy, social responsibility and environmental efforts.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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As a private school, The Primary School is funded differently than public schools throughout the state, primarily relying on donations and philanthropy.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Use this cosmic energy to update your physical presentation, whether that be your hair, nails, wardrobe, or beyond.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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There was a presentation of colors by the United States Armed Forces Color Guard.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Simon Edvinsson Edvinsson is a key piece of the Red Wings’ present and future.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was no comedian present (there was, however, a mentalist) for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Kimmel from presenting his alternative version of what his WHCD monologue might look like on his Thursday, April 23, show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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