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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time
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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
mashed potatoes with a generous serving of butter
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Recent Examples of generous
Just keep in mind that sizing runs a bit generous, so shoppers between sizes may want to size down.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Your celestial ruler, Mercury, is in Cancer, pulling your focus toward self-worth, money and whether romantic connections feel generous or draining.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
IndyStar's environmental reporting is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Your celestial ruler, Mercury, is in Cancer, pulling your focus toward self-worth, money and whether romantic connections feel generous or draining.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
IndyStar's environmental reporting is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generous
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Swift has previously made several charitable donations, including $100,000 in February 2024, to the family of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and $1 million in December 2023 toward natural disaster relief after storms in Tennessee.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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That ordeal pushed Chirac toward the charitable work that reshaped her public image.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Castine, Maine Pristine sandy beaches like Wadsworth Cove might be scarce in this small waterfront village, but Castine makes up for it with a rich seafaring history and plentiful water activities.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Ergonomics are excellent, storage for small items is abundant, and charging ports are plentiful throughout the cabin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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Both accused each other of being secretly liberal or not MAGA enough.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The Supreme Court allowed the firing to go through on a temporary basis, over staunch dissents from the court's three liberal justices.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The space is chic but cozy, with ample table space, soft chairs, and a visually stunning bar anchoring it all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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With its dozens of screens and ample space, parties are welcome.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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For Egyptians, crops would not grow without Horus and his benevolent eye shining down between the clouds.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The overflow doctor had benevolent eyes and doughy cheeks, like fresh loaves of bread.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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