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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.
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Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
OpenAI needed another source of largesse.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Some have portrayed family caregivers as illegitimately cashing in on government largesse.
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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
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On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.
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Tonight, the gift gave one last time.
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But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced.
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In May, the Eagles Autism Foundation had another record-breaking year, raising more than $16 million through 40,000 donations and 6,832 participants.
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Much of Epstein’s cover letter for the role is devoted to growing FIU’s prestige and bringing in more donations to the school.
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An overall rise over the years in the number of Chinese billionaires and the age of many among them makes Cho upbeat about the direction of philanthropy in the country.
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The Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards first launched in 2001 to commemorate the accomplishments of Black talent across film and television, music, sports and philanthropy.
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Serve them in glasses for a more impressive presentation or display them on a platter for more casual gatherings.
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Unlike Jefferson, however, Washington was very concerned about his image and wanted to avoid conspicuous presentations of luxury, according to Miller.
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My vote of present is a way to give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace.
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At present, there are at least five other active lawsuits against the California Community Colleges Board of Governors or specific community college districts over the same issue.
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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