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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
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, relying upon the largesse of car companies is usually a fool's errand, as F1 history shows over and over again.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, relying upon the largesse of car companies is usually a fool's errand, as F1 history shows over and over again.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, Latinos have made strides in their contributions to the American economy via entrepreneurship.—
Lyanne Alfaro,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Industry titan Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for his contributions to the business side of music.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Last year, philanthropy accounted for 45% of the school’s revenue.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nicole, who works in philanthropy and resides in Orange County, was first seen publicly with Jesse at a charity drag event in late April.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Which of these was in her bag? 7 of 11 What did Harvard do this week after Trump froze $2 billion in existing grants? 8 of 11 The executive producer of which news program resigned, citing encroachments on his journalistic independence?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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David Walt, a professor at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Womens’ Hospital who develops diagnostics, was told April 14, the same day as the Harvard announcement, that his federal grant worth $300,000 a year was immediately terminated.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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On the presentation side, Virtuos has added a much more robust lighting system than before, and the game looks hyper-detailed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Other areas where commercial vehicle parking has become a problem include Gabrielle Lane and Longmeadow Drive, according to Weil’s presentation.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is a hot topic on screen at present but its use is also being debated behind the camera.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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