as in philanthropy
the quality or state of being generous
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Recent Examples of generosity
Lee’s death at age 43 — after staggering on a deserted downtown San Francisco street seeking help — stunned the tech community, and fellow executives and engineers penned tributes to his generosity and brilliance.
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Janie Har, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Janie Har, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
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This strategy is open to individuals aged 70½ and older to combine retirement planning with philanthropy.James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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A little goes a long way in the name of philanthropy.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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As a result, kindness in the workplace is essential.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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One last knock at the door reveals that her kindness has been contagious.Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Mackenzie had earned a reputation for piety, patriotism, lack of humor and liberality with the lash.Gerard Helferich, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
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All the states Lauck writes about benefited from the liberality of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.Phil Christman, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2023
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generosity. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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