largesse

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Recent Examples of largesse This largesse often pursues particular nest-feathering apparent to all. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024 The state’s attitude toward folk religion—and its similar largesse toward Buddhism and Taoism—contrasts strongly with its attitude toward China’s two other main religious groups, Christianity and Islam. Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2019 The well-to-do local businessmen who in their philanthropic largesse had funded over 80% of Mishpacha’s budget had become needy themselves. Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2024 More than 60% of the growth for September came from the usual suspects — food and drinking establishments, health care, and government — that have all been the beneficiaries of fiscal largesse that has pushed the 2024 budget deficit to the brink of $2 trillion. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for largesse 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
  • Tattoo The Philadelphia Eagles' offensive linemen received a very special gift from star running back Saquon Barkley.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Bridget Jones is going straight to Universal’s streaming service Peacock in the U.S. in a Valentine’s gift to existing subscribers and in a bid to lure to subs.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.
    Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
  • His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Editor’s note: Throughout the week, The Athletic highlighted the Harlem Globetrotters and their contributions to basketball, vision for entertainment and overall commitment to goodwill.
    Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The federal government’s contribution is normally around 4% of Connecticut’s K-12 education budget, which totals over $13 billion annually and is mainly funded by the state and local municipalities.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Hui, who has a background in wealth management, said financial advisors did not automatically include philanthropy as part of their conversations with clients in the past, but more are doing so now because of government incentives.
    Kevin Lim, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
  • If New York philanthropy could be likened to a game of Monopoly, Rolex‘s pieces would be neatly arranged in and around the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Leaders say the future of their work, which relies heavily on federal grants, is also unknown.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The deadline for the second round of grants, GAP 2, remains July 10, as originally set.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As New York Fashion Week had just kicked into full swing Naylor was anticipating attending Sergio Hudson’s presentation.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
  • With a slideshow presentation, the school’s Principal Talib ul Hikmah Karriem explained the Nation of Islam’s history and theology.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • At present, the line of 500 possible asteroid positions (pictured below) on Dec. 22, 2032, measures 1.2 million miles long.
    Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
  • On the road is where Palace are thriving at present.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025

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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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