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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
Whether the relative largesse of the period since then continues remains to be seen.
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
—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
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Being generous is a purposeful act, a voluntary desire to spread largesse.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Considering how Walker slogged through last season and how he’s bounced between the rotation and bullpen, the outing underscored his contributions over the first two months.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The key revenue sources are driven by ticket sales, television, sponsorship and philanthropy.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2025
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O'Neal said the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will notify economic developers and other officials about the ability to apply for grants, and promote the opportunity to apply for the grants at the state's Rural Development conference that begins Tuesday.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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The university has not confirmed what reason was provided for the termination of each individual grant.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Otherwise, Spranger gave few details during the presentation, saying the bid was still at concept phase.—
Ciarán Fahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The mutation was not known when the donation was made, but children born from this donor have since been identified in eight different European countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, said Kasper in her presentation.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Summer has plenty of occasions just right for a thoughtful present.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The girls club together to give her a toy train as a farewell present.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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