magnanimity

noun

mag·na·nim·i·ty ˌmag-nə-ˈni-mə-tē

plural magnanimities

: the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity

He had the magnanimity to forgive her for lying about him.

: a magnanimous act

the great magnanimities between soldiers—

Katharine Tynan

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Lastly, there is the charity itself, which, for all its magnanimity, has glamorous roots. —

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 21 July 2024 This act of magnanimity has unintended repercussions. —

Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 12 July 2024 His post-electoral remarks bespoke a magnanimity and forward-looking resolve atypical of politicians. —

Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024 There has never been very much magnanimity in the MAGA movement. —

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