as in philanthropy
the quality or state of being generous
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Recent Examples of generosity
Either way, Simmons did not deserve such generosity.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Frank and Sandra Coufal, and Dr. Kevin and Melissa D’Amour, whose steadfast support and leadership help further the foundation’s mission and inspire community generosity.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Fairness to state employees doesn’t mean unchecked generosity.
—Frank Ricci, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Woods grew up seeing her family open their home to others, inspiring her own generosity.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Frank and Sandra Coufal, and Dr. Kevin and Melissa D’Amour, whose steadfast support and leadership help further the foundation’s mission and inspire community generosity.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Fairness to state employees doesn’t mean unchecked generosity.
—Frank Ricci, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Woods grew up seeing her family open their home to others, inspiring her own generosity.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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While financial contributions from tech companies can certainly help worthy causes, philanthropy doesn’t have to stop at writing checks.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Books for the children of Sacramento Country musician, businesswoman and national treasure Dolly Parton is known globally for both her music and her philanthropy.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ability to uplift others, share kindness, and spread joy will forever remain in our memories.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.—
Gerard Helferich,
WSJ,
10 Nov. 2023
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All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.—
Phil Christman,
The New Republic,
22 Feb. 2023
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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