1
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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2
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
mashed potatoes with a generous serving of butter
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
many of the donations seemed to have been made more out of a nagging sense of guiltiness than in a true spirit of generousness
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Recent Examples of generous
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Chelsea benefit from playing in one of the most affluent areas of London; without their generous location, gate receipts would be far lower.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Credit the 20-inch seat height, generous 20-inch back height, and the high-tenacity Robic nylon upper that stretches tightly against six connection points on the chair to provide firm upper back support.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
Indeed suggests being generous with your time, energy and knowledge, implementing creativity in your work, and establishing your ability to work as a team as some of the ways to stand out.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Each slice gets a dollop of milky buffalo mozzarella and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Chelsea benefit from playing in one of the most affluent areas of London; without their generous location, gate receipts would be far lower.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Credit the 20-inch seat height, generous 20-inch back height, and the high-tenacity Robic nylon upper that stretches tightly against six connection points on the chair to provide firm upper back support.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
Indeed suggests being generous with your time, energy and knowledge, implementing creativity in your work, and establishing your ability to work as a team as some of the ways to stand out.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generous
Adjective
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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Cost is $20 per person with proceeds benefiting the club’s charitable causes.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Color combinations of Masters green — also known as Pantone 342 — and Butter Yellow, the season’s hottest spring shade, have been plentiful.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Apple has long made iPhones in China through contract manufacturer Foxconn due to the country’s cheap, plentiful, and technically skilled labor.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leading the charge for the religious parents was lawyer Eric Baxter, who got a grilling from the court's three liberal justices.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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The court’s three liberal justices all vigorously challenged the parents’ request in the case, seeing opt-out rights as a slippery slope.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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The bag features ample space to fit essentials like a phone, wallet, a small cosmetics bag, sunglasses, and other must-haves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Last year, philanthropy accounted for 45% of the school’s revenue.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nicole, who works in philanthropy and resides in Orange County, was first seen publicly with Jesse at a charity drag event in late April.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The music is worshipped, but elsewhere there is an undercurrent of lawlessness and benevolent revolution.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This domino effect is the unintended benevolent effect of the one individual acting in their own self interest.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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