magnanimity
noun
mag·na·nim·i·ty
ˌmag-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 
plural magnanimities
1
: the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
He had the magnanimity to forgive her for lying about him.
2
: a magnanimous act
the great magnanimities between soldiers—
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
That level of humility and magnanimity would go a long way these days.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 July 2024
This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024
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“Magnanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnanimity. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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magnanimity
noun
mag·na·nim·i·ty
ˌmag-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē
plural magnanimities
1
: nobility of character : high-mindedness
2
: a magnanimous act
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