largesse

noun

lär-ˈzhes How to pronounce largesse (audio)
variants also largess
Definition of largessenext
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 That means the tourist-tax largesse can’t help pay for affordable housing projects or improvements to public transit, as some community leaders prefer, but instead must be spent on tourism marketing, expanding the convention center or improving sports and arts venues. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Ideally, the money goes to invest into grass roots development — but in many cases, there seems little to show for FIFA’s largesse. — Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for largesse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
  1. gift
  2. generosity
  3. donation
  4. philanthropy
  5. presentation
  6. present
Noun
  • Some of its greatest gifts arrive disguised as boredom — an afternoon with nothing scheduled, a bike pointed toward a friend’s house, a library book that unexpectedly becomes impossible to put down.
    — Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
  • Federal Election Commission filings released Wednesday night show the CEO personally donated $1 million in May to Public First, the super PAC pushing for mandatory AI safety rules—his largest political gift on record.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Guelaguetza — also known as Los Lunes del Cerro, or Mondays on the Hill — is a centuries-old celebration rooted in community, generosity and cooperation, where the people of Oaxaca come together through music, dance, food and craftsmanship.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.
    — Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Supporters can add a cash donation to the campaign at checkout, but that money is likely not going to Ossoff’s campaign.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of donation
Noun
  • The investigation found foundation employees had met with Epstein approximately 30 times between 2011 and 2014, but those meetings were all focused on philanthropy, and investigators did not find any evidence Epstein was ever paid by the foundation.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Debbie Dolgin, director of strategic philanthropy in the American Friends of Magen David Adom western region, said the project was spearheaded by the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation’s president, Elizabeth Goldhirsh-Yellin.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of philanthropy
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  • During its CinemaCon presentation in April, it was revealed that the planned theatrical release date was slated for June 30, 2028.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
  • In 2009, the Directors’ Guild and the Writers’ Guild objected when the TV Academy revealed a plan to pre-tape award presentations in eight categories before the show.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • Through seven games of summer league, the Warriors’ forward of the future looks ready to be their answer to several questions facing the team’s uncertain present.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • Ginsburg misjudged an unknowable future; Biden failed to respond to a visible present.
    — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of present

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