openhandedness

noun

Definition of openhandednessnext
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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  1. generosity
  2. philanthropy
Noun
  • Effective recovery depends not only on the generosity of the donations, but also on strategic approaches that can get the type of aid needed to the people who need it.
    — Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
  • In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.
    — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation bestows the Pioneer of the Year Award upon esteemed members in the motion picture industry in recognition of leadership, service to the community and commitment to philanthropy.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Then there’s Melinda French Gates, who stepped away from the Gates Foundation to create her own philanthropy, Pivotal Ventures, which has pledged $2 billion to women and families since 2019.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of philanthropy
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“Openhandedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openhandedness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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