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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
And who paid for all this largesse?
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But streaming has changed all that, meaning there’s less largesse in the system flowing to above-the-line talent.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Overall, Orbán would rather spread government largesse around the Hungarian countryside, where his voters tend to live.
—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
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
But streaming has changed all that, meaning there’s less largesse in the system flowing to above-the-line talent.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Overall, Orbán would rather spread government largesse around the Hungarian countryside, where his voters tend to live.
—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
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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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Our policies have been defined more by optimism and generosity than by selfishness and cynicism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Released regionally by Angel Studios, widely known for conservative and Christian content, the movie’s last moment is framed as partisan generosity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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But plans to extend his floral donations for next year have bitten the dust after local authorities intervened and blocked the move.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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As part of a long-standing initiative to grow local philanthropy, Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour giving challenge that encourages the generosity of small and large donations to the organizations that provide support for the area’s most vulnerable communities.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The festival is sponsored by Las Damas, a women’s nonprofit promoting the arts, philanthropy and education.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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During a February school board meeting, a district official gave an hourlong presentation on the timeline, process, staffing challenges, sequence considerations and next steps.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Overall, enrollment between the three preschools was at 40% of capacity, according to data from a presentation to the school board.—
Graham Womack
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The names on the buildings and streets range from past to present.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Shop last-minute Mother's Day presents from Amazon, Boarderie, Build-A-Bear and more.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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