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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
Terms apply Our expert take The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card offers generous rewards on travel and dining purchases, along with flexible redemption options, all for a modest annual fee.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Few acts could or would do something like this — a music festival that feels less like a tour stop or a business venture and more like a generous gift to the fans.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Few acts could or would do something like this — a music festival that feels less like a tour stop or a business venture and more like a generous gift to the fans.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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At least seven of those winners started charitable foundations, and all nine have made significant gifts to local causes.
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Some said a heartfelt card is enough, while others suggested a charitable donation.
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Anyone with even a passing interest in Earth’s beauty might feel jealous of Lewis’s sojourn with plentiful tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, and birds, and possibly even more jealous of Darwin’s trip.
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The perks of staying the night in a National Park campground are plentiful.
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But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.
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The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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Returns here will be substantial (and predictable), your principal will be protected and the account will be insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection for your money.
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Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
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Amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, Julián also discovers his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by, in a loveable, benevolent family-friendly feature.
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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