as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter
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Recent Examples of magnanimous
After the game, Mourinho was in no mood to be magnanimous, taking aim at the officials and Garcia’s goal.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Something tells me Greg-Gary will be … less magnanimous about the whole thing.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Two years ago, when Barca also won the title there, the club’s euphoric players were chased down the tunnel by magnanimous home fans.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
In a magnanimous gesture, Monet allowed Ernest, Alice and their six children to move in with him, his wife and their two sons in Vétheuil, northwest of Paris.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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James Pearce, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Something tells me Greg-Gary will be … less magnanimous about the whole thing.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Two years ago, when Barca also won the title there, the club’s euphoric players were chased down the tunnel by magnanimous home fans.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
In a magnanimous gesture, Monet allowed Ernest, Alice and their six children to move in with him, his wife and their two sons in Vétheuil, northwest of Paris.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
Adjective
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By sincerely comforting and relying on each other, their love becomes noble.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Again, this doesn’t appear to be entirely selfless or noble, as these plans are part of his attempt to get time served for his two convictions of transportation to engage in prostitution.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just continue to guide your daughter toward honorable behavior.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Law enforcement really is an honorable profession that serves the community at whole very well.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Paramount settled for $16 million, to go to Trump’s future presidential library, but Trump later claimed that the sum was higher, with an additional $16 million in PSAs and ads.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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For the last four-quarter timeframe, Fortinet’s Net Income reached $1.9 Bil — indicating a considerably high Net Income Margin of 30.6% (compared to 12.2% for S&P 500) Fortinet’s balance sheet appears very robust.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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When using such ingredients, even the simplest of preparations can yield sublime results.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Because of its remote location, stargazing at the park is sublime, with stunning views of the constellations and night sky.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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