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
To Cardinal Dolan, thank you for your magnanimous leadership here for 17 years.
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
By routing patients away from insurance to a cash market, the manufacturers preserve their ability to maintain higher prices while appearing magnanimous through selective discounting.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
The magnanimous gesture at Fibrebond, a manufacturer of electrical equipment enclosures based in Minden, was made possible by Graham Walker, the manufacturer’s outgoing CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The Wolf Pack were somewhat less magnanimous, turning the ball over just seven times, six of which came in the final 10 minutes when the game felt out of reach for the Broncos.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
By routing patients away from insurance to a cash market, the manufacturers preserve their ability to maintain higher prices while appearing magnanimous through selective discounting.
—Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
The magnanimous gesture at Fibrebond, a manufacturer of electrical equipment enclosures based in Minden, was made possible by Graham Walker, the manufacturer’s outgoing CEO, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
The Wolf Pack were somewhat less magnanimous, turning the ball over just seven times, six of which came in the final 10 minutes when the game felt out of reach for the Broncos.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
Adjective
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The staircase leads up to the portego, an enormous salon on the noble floor decorated with 18th-century paintings by Andrea Urbani and a large set of windows overlooking the Grand Canal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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But the latest news is a reminder that even the noblest-sounding proposals can have severe unintended consequences.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Motherhood is a beautiful and honorable calling.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Mfume has served Maryland for many years in a distinguished and honorable way.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Montgomery hit a solo shot in the fifth, helping the Sox to a season-high fourth consecutive victory in front of a sellout crowd of 43,638 at Petco Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Senior Nick Testa had a team-high three goals and six assists to help lift the host Scots past Pine Crest 15-7 in a 1A regional final on Friday night.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So sublime was the region that many credit it with being the birthplace of British tourism.—
Cyrus Dunham,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a sublime elegance embodied in the stylish furniture and textiles of its 308 rooms, suites, and residences; in the vases overflowing with colorful flowers; and in that delightful, distinctive scent that fills its communal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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