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
Kovac was magnanimous as his team lost 3-2 against Real Madrid in the quarterfinal of the Club World Cup on Saturday, conceding that the better team won the game, but also made important reflections about the conditions his players have endured during this tournament.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Spielberg spared no expense when casting Richard Attenborough in the iconic role of Jurassic Park's magnanimous founder, John Hammond.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
This was especially magnanimous of Lander, who seems like a real mensch.
—Steven W. Thrasher
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Looking back, perhaps Lea’s attentiveness to Adriana and her son was more manipulative than magnanimous.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Spielberg spared no expense when casting Richard Attenborough in the iconic role of Jurassic Park's magnanimous founder, John Hammond.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 1 July 2025
This was especially magnanimous of Lander, who seems like a real mensch.
—Steven W. Thrasher
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Looking back, perhaps Lea’s attentiveness to Adriana and her son was more manipulative than magnanimous.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnanimous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
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Tucked into the whispering meadows of the Netherlands, Hof van Saksen is a majestic eco-resort—a former noble estate reborn as a family-first urban oasis spanning over 160 lush acres.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The affection Agnes holds for her children and the anger aimed at her husband, not to mention a world cruel enough to rob her of a child, are both tuned with precision to crack your noble heart.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another great addition is live captions and translation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Praise feels great, ridicule or people not liking it doesn't.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Initially receiving a general discharge, Matlovich’s status was posthumously elevated to honorable.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That would be the honest, fair and honorable thing to do.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Turkish Defense Ministry/AP Key Takeaways Larger carriers carry more aircraft, fuel, and supplies for longer operations but come with higher costs, bigger crews, greater risk from advanced weapons, and trouble in tight or shallow waters.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Linebacker Luke Ferrelli, a redshirt freshman from Carlsbad High School, has a team-high 27 tackles, followed by junior linebacker Cade Uluave (24) and junior defensive back Isaiah Crosby (21).—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The mere act of playing this sublime music for their own delight was also an act of defiance against their SS guards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though San Miguel de Allende’s sublime culinary scene means visitors will want to spend meals out on the town, the property’s kitchen also makes a mean breakfast—and has the in at every restaurant in town.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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