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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What makes La Paulée special is the tradition of collectors bringing their own rare bottles to share with winemakers and fellow guests, creating a communal atmosphere of generosity and appreciation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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San Jose named a street, Woz Way, after him for that generosity and one of the street signs was auctioned for $2,350 at the event.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her Imagination Library, which started in 1995 mailing books free-of-charge to children, remains a cornerstone of her philanthropy.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the monogrammed soccer ball that LV designed for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, the one-off clock combines haute horologie and sporting history with a bit of philanthropy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Munificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munificence. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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