largesses

noun

plural of largesse
as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return the alumna's huge bequest was an unexpected largess

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesses
  1. gifts
  2. donations
  3. presents
  4. presentations
Noun
  • The presentation extends to Brazilian stationery, gifts, homeware and jewelry brands including Fine Prints, MH Studio, Paper House, Dipa Farm and Ju Scarpa, as well as international additions such as Borsalino, Monies, Sermoneta and Olympia Le-Tan.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After the transfer, taxpayers can invest and potentially grow the funds for future gifts to their public charity of choice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • The site also continues to ask for donations for GoFundMe to help Hilton’s mother, who has temporary custody.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Yes campaign described the donations as a routine tactic.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Each square contains a solid milk chocolate treat shaped like presents, mini santas, mini snowmen or mini toy soldiers.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Presented by Compass Rose Theater presents award winning musical featuring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.
    — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of presents
Noun
  • Consumer habits also proved more stubbornly set than PowerPoint presentations had suggested.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Unpopular Opinion is one of several events that takes PowerPoint-style presentations out of their traditional setting — the office or the classroom — and puts them front and center in a social scene.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of presentations
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