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
When Blackstone dipped into its own pockets, as well as its employees’, earlier this month to meet more than the 5% of customer redemptions it was required to, fund managers worried that the generosity would spread.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But Halifax, as an example of the type, displayed a constant generosity of spirit, even to those who wronged him.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Your compassion and generosity have meant more than words can express during this difficult time.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But Halifax, as an example of the type, displayed a constant generosity of spirit, even to those who wronged him.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Your compassion and generosity have meant more than words can express during this difficult time.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
26 Mar. 2026
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Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Seham Hassen was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Luplow, 36, is one of four winners of the inaugural FECK Awards, a national program created by Chaz Ebert to recognize people who show exemplary forgiveness, empathy, compassion and kindness, or FECK.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.—
David Velasco,
Harpers Magazine,
18 Dec. 2023
Noun
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There should be no unselfishness.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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But what gets me most excited is the loving family experiences, the relationships with neighbors and friends, the pride in community accomplishments, the lives touched by unselfishness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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