as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
in the aftermath of the disaster, many people were exceptionally openhanded with their donations to charity
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Recent Examples of openhanded
After the Democrat prominently backed Vice President Kamala Harris for president during the campaign, Polis has adopted a more openhanded posture toward the incoming Republican administration.
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
The price tag for the expansion is $450 million, more than $200 million of which comes from the estate of David Rockefeller, MoMA’s most openhanded donor, who died in 2017 at age 101.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2019
Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
The price tag for the expansion is $450 million, more than $200 million of which comes from the estate of David Rockefeller, MoMA’s most openhanded donor, who died in 2017 at age 101.
—Terry Teachout, WSJ, 13 Feb. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openhanded
Adjective
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The generous walkaround deck offers ample space for alfresco entertaining, with wetbars, fridges, and grills installed throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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In December of last year, Scott published an essay on her website discussing her 2025 charitable contributions.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Openhanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openhanded. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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