as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the governor doesn't exactly have a reputation for openhandedness when it comes to commuting death sentences
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His investment in human connection through generosity became his highest-performing sales channel.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The fallen soldiers, ages 20 to 42, earned praise from families for devotion to service, generosity and commitment to others.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lebda also was known for his philanthropy and other projects, including as co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention held in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The family, longtime members of a Conservative synagogue in the suburbs of Chicago, has a record of Jewish philanthropy.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Openhandedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openhandedness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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