munificence

noun

Definition of munificencenext
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. — David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munificence
  1. generosity
  2. philanthropy
Noun
  • Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Out of war, out of tragedy, came a generosity that has answered the prayers of so many.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Rather than deliver a traditional acceptance speech, the actress settled in for an onstage conversation with Fonda that offered a glimpse into what drives her philanthropy and activism.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her investment and philanthropy firm seeks to address health equity and other complex challenges like the energy transition.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of philanthropy

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“Munificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munificence. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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