as in generosity
the quality of displaying kind or generous treatment toward others especially when they are undeserving of it
I can't believe she had the magnanimity to forgive that drunk driver who wrecked her car.
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Recent Examples of magnanimity
This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
His post-electoral remarks bespoke a magnanimity and forward-looking resolve atypical of politicians.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
There has never been very much magnanimity in the MAGA movement.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Their blankets, representing status and magnanimity, illustrate the sisters’ strong bond.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
His post-electoral remarks bespoke a magnanimity and forward-looking resolve atypical of politicians.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
There has never been very much magnanimity in the MAGA movement.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Their blankets, representing status and magnanimity, illustrate the sisters’ strong bond.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for magnanimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimity
generosity
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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