as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter
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Recent Examples of magnanimous
But Eras Tour vets, while your boss might be magnanimous, might be best to find a good sports bar.
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
And unlike the last time, when the usual characters like Anna Wintour can only throw darts versus being magnanimous like President Trump is, our GREAT first lady will shine SO brightly with all her critically important initiatives.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
That may sound more magnanimous than Dillingham has been this season, and his coaches and teammates love that about him.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Can Israel now rise to the wisdom of being magnanimous in victory?
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
And unlike the last time, when the usual characters like Anna Wintour can only throw darts versus being magnanimous like President Trump is, our GREAT first lady will shine SO brightly with all her critically important initiatives.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2025
That may sound more magnanimous than Dillingham has been this season, and his coaches and teammates love that about him.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Can Israel now rise to the wisdom of being magnanimous in victory?
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
Adjective
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The minister’s rise angered many courtiers, who believed their noble birth entitled them to wealth, influence and the ear of the king.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom is a soap opera about a hospital where the doctors aren’t good-looking or vibrating with noble sentiment but generally corrupt or insane.—
Adam Thirlwell,
The New York Review of Books,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Picture quality is decent, with a high contrast ratio and low input lag that's great for gaming.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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While displaying little to no respect for the millions of Americans who have made public service a proud and honorable profession, ironically, Musk’s companies have received tens of billions of dollars from the federal government over the years in federal contracts.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average ticket price remains high at $338.83, and the play continues to fill the Barrymore Theatre at 100 percent capacity.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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But there are various risks associated with them if consumed in high levels or consistently.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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An elaborate ideology confers legitimacy upon the Kim family: according to the country’s founding myth, Kim Il Sung led a gallant band of guerilla fighters in the bitter winds of Manchuria to defeat the Japanese, liberate the Korean people, and establish the North Korean state.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2010
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a hint into the genre of beauty (this was the first show attended by ASAP Rocky, which may indicate a market for men) this season’s makeup—asymmetrical lashes, sheer lips, and sublime skin by Pat McGrath—was complimented with playfully coiffed 1920s-30s hairdos.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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But there’s plenty new, including an Alpine touchscreen display that, to my eye, looks a bit garish hanging off that dash, but it’s connected to a sublime Focal sound system.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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