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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
European families are sitting on an ever-growing pile of savings, confounding hopes that consumer largesse will kickstart the region’s stagnant economy.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer who was elected on the grateful largesse of the union, has fought CPS at every turn but failed in his attempt to banish schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
European leaders, often content with piggy-backing on American largesse, should at least be given some credit for getting the ball rolling.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
This largesse often pursues particular nest-feathering apparent to all.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer who was elected on the grateful largesse of the union, has fought CPS at every turn but failed in his attempt to banish schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
European leaders, often content with piggy-backing on American largesse, should at least be given some credit for getting the ball rolling.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
This largesse often pursues particular nest-feathering apparent to all.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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This festival is a nod to the Canada–Netherlands relationship and actually started when the Netherlands sent commemorative tulips to Canada as a gesture for their contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II as well as for hosting the Dutch royal family who were in exile.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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First, philanthropy remains critical, as many museums rely on the generosity of individual donors to serve visitors.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Real estate offers powerful opportunities for philanthropy and social impact investing: • Affordable housing initiatives that provide stable housing for low-income families.—
DJ Van Keuren,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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His administration also moved to cut grants extended to Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — nonprofit organizations that receive all their funding from USAGM — and suspend the full-time staff of VOA, which is a federal entity.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Mar. 2025
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The bill would create a new grant program to contribute $5 million a year to the rescue and recovery of sea turtles and a turtle research fund.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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After the presentation, Nguyen answered some questions from this news organization regarding the tariffs, taxes and trade issues being pondered by the White House.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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His zinger didn’t wind up in the final presentation.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, at present there is no confirmation that FSD uses that camera.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even if this technology was created for China, at least at present, BYD's Super E-Platform launch is a significant day for the EV industry as a whole.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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