Examples of generosity in a Sentence
her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Your empathy stays strong when boundaries and generosity travel together.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Levi self-published his inspirational tale about a mysterious man who creates a ripple effect of kindness and generosity in small-town Georgia in October 2023.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Your empathy stays strong when boundaries and generosity travel together.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Then, in an act of generosity, Isaac gifts Jay’s recliner to the basement ghosts.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Levi self-published his inspirational tale about a mysterious man who creates a ripple effect of kindness and generosity in small-town Georgia in October 2023.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for generosity
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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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
3
: an ample quantity
a generosity of spirit
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