Synonyms
Examples of generosity in a Sentence
her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
Recent Examples on the Web
The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Carey’s generosity likely cost him around $1 million over the course of the strike.
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Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Apr. 2024
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return for his fifth season with a slimmer build, apparently somewhat altered mechanics and his usual generosity.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
But the funds also became a tempting target for criminals, who seized on Washington’s haste and generosity starting in the Trump administration and racked up billions of dollars in fraud.
—Tony Romm, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
This site presents remarkable promotions for newcomers and extends its generosity to all loyal players worldwide.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
His late grandmother Valerie, a strong maternal figure in his life, was the pillar of generosity despite coming from normal means.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser had different tiers of access depending on a donor’s generosity.
—Colleen Long, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
The study also takes into account six key variables which contribute to explaining life evaluations, including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and corruption.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
It was later revealed that Ferguson avoided bankruptcy thanks, in part, to the generosity of one of her ex's friends, Jeffrey Epstein.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Apr. 2024
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will return for his fifth season with a slimmer build, apparently somewhat altered mechanics and his usual generosity.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
But the funds also became a tempting target for criminals, who seized on Washington’s haste and generosity starting in the Trump administration and racked up billions of dollars in fraud.
—Tony Romm, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
This site presents remarkable promotions for newcomers and extends its generosity to all loyal players worldwide.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
His late grandmother Valerie, a strong maternal figure in his life, was the pillar of generosity despite coming from normal means.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser had different tiers of access depending on a donor’s generosity.
—Colleen Long, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
The study also takes into account six key variables which contribute to explaining life evaluations, including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and corruption.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
It was later revealed that Ferguson avoided bankruptcy thanks, in part, to the generosity of one of her ex's friends, Jeffrey Epstein.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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generosity
noun
gen·er·os·i·ty
ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 
plural generosities
1
: freedom in spirit or act
especially
: readiness in giving
2
: a generous act
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