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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This was a selfless, noble act by Phil.—
Ron Mix,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The backstory The history of Il Salviatino dates back to 1447, when the noble Orsini family established their presence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to a requirement for a warrant to access Americans' data, critics also want greater protections on how the FBI or other agencies can search communications and how that is reported to the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The second half of the weekend will be great for outdoor plans with temperatures in the lower 70s by the afternoon.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After receiving an honorable discharge in 1972, Nolte returned to Raytown to begin a career as an electrician.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Why did the Pentagon, for no plausible reason other than animus, expel trans service members after years of honorable service?—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amen Thompson had a career-high 41 points and Kevin Durant added 33 for the Rockets, who have clinched a playoff berth but are still playing for postseason seeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is owing to the high pitch of the notes, the tension of the strings, and the small body of the instrument.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 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
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More significant and symbolic than an ultimately gallant failure in Mumbai was the moment Harry Brook effectively dropped the World Cup with the last mistake of what has been the most turbulent period of his meteoric rise to become one of the best batters in the world.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, before a sublime run to the title, UConn went 14-8 in the Big East and bowed out to Marquette in the conference semifinals.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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