as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
a number of poor communities now have school computers as a result of that billionaire's munificence
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Recent Examples of munificence
His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.
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David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munificence
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There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Tuscan landscape looks lovely, and the film demonstrates a generosity toward its characters that, let’s face it, feels like a balm when the real world can be so stupid and rough.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fifth installment of Global Citizen NOW, a gathering of leaders hailing from government, policy, advocacy, business, entertainment and philanthropy, is set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on May 14.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Finding viable substitutes to the strait will be front of mind for future investors, the UAE’s special envoy for business and philanthropy argued in the Financial Times.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Munificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munificence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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