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also largess
1
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the alumna's huge bequest was an unexpected largess
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of largesse
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, relying upon the largesse of car companies is usually a fool's errand, as F1 history shows over and over again.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Executives at some of the companies benefitting from the state’s largesse have made generous donations to Abbott’s campaign fund.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, relying upon the largesse of car companies is usually a fool's errand, as F1 history shows over and over again.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 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
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 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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Today’s Fiesta celebrates history and tradition, community, and philanthropy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ready-to-wear award went to Rachel Scott of Diotima, which received a grant and access to a Google mentorship program created in partnership with FTUS.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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This week, a federal antisemitism task force announced a review of Harvard's federal grants and contracts, worth nearly $9 billion, as the university faces an investigation into campus antisemitism, and Princeton University confirmed dozens of its research grants have been halted.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the presentation side, Virtuos has added a much more robust lighting system than before, and the game looks hyper-detailed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Other areas where commercial vehicle parking has become a problem include Gabrielle Lane and Longmeadow Drive, according to Weil’s presentation.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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At present, no state has a waiver that restricts SNAP recipients from purchasing certain foods based on their nutritional value.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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