largesse

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Recent Examples of largesse The state’s attitude toward folk religion—and its similar largesse toward Buddhism and Taoism—contrasts strongly with its attitude toward China’s two other main religious groups, Christianity and Islam. Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2019 The well-to-do local businessmen who in their philanthropic largesse had funded over 80% of Mishpacha’s budget had become needy themselves. Jta Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2024 More than 60% of the growth for September came from the usual suspects — food and drinking establishments, health care, and government — that have all been the beneficiaries of fiscal largesse that has pushed the 2024 budget deficit to the brink of $2 trillion. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024 In the past, European largesse helped to support peace in Northern Ireland, providing regional development and agricultural funds and funding reconciliation efforts. Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 28 June 2016 See all Example Sentences for largesse 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
  • Gift cards and gift baskets have been donated by local businesses and organizations.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Facing his own gifts being turned against him, Alcaraz was caught off-guard and lost his serve in the second game of the second set, as Djokovic whaled away on two forehand returns to get a break point, then won the game on the next one.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures.
    Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.
    Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • And Vulnicura is Björk’s estimable contribution to the breakup album canon, inspired by the end of her relationship with Matthew Barney, her partner of 11 years and the father of one of her children.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Hodgins, 26, despite being a seemingly successful Schoen claim in 2022, is one of several Giants players whose contributions to that season’s playoff berth and Wild Card victory went underappreciated in New York.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Businessman and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today that his philanthropy group will make up for U.S. funding to the United Nations climate agency following President Donald Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Battelle and Shlain make a clear distinction between philanthropy and investing, even when a guest speaker is both an academic and an entrepreneur.
    Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In 2019, Cassava Republic was awarded a $20,000 grant to translate and produce 10 children’s books into three Nigerian languages.
    Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The show will also showcase camellias in floral arrangements and educational presentations to highlight camellia care and varieties.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Where to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announcement Nintendo will livestream its Direct presentation on its official YouTube and Twitch channels.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At present, voters can check a box on their ballot giving the BBWAA permission to make their choices public two weeks after the announcement.
    Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • New hero shooter Marvel Rivals is now releasing several maps and 2-4 heroes per season, at present.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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