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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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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 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
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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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The event will convene changemakers, creatives and leaders across industries to inspire accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down barriers to meaningful change.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Estate planning, tax coordination, philanthropy, family governance and family office advisory services have become increasingly central to sophisticated wealth management.—
Elie Nour,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Still, presentation decks and valuation models are broadly accepted as a necessary learning tool.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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And there has been no mention of the card that accompanies these presents.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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These microscopic spaces could potentially provide locations where hydrogen delivered by solar wind interacts with oxygen present in lunar minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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