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
Finally, Rogers urged an approach to politics that was critical yet charitable, principled yet magnanimous.
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Steven Watts, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
Erdogan is not magnanimous in victory or in defeat, and the referendum has presented him with both.
—Michael J. Koplow, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2017
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Craig Brown’s book depicts the monumental figure at its center with magnanimous levity.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
Thank you immensely for your magnanimous reaction to my book.
—Oliver Sacks, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Steven Watts, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
Erdogan is not magnanimous in victory or in defeat, and the referendum has presented him with both.
—Michael J. Koplow, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2017
Listen and follow » The Critic Recommends Rebecca Mead
Staff writer
Craig Brown’s book depicts the monumental figure at its center with magnanimous levity.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
Thank you immensely for your magnanimous reaction to my book.
—Oliver Sacks, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for magnanimous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
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The current cast is rounded out by Alison Brie, who will play another Skeletor lackey, Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba, who will play the noble Man-at-Arms, and Riverdale's Camila Mendes as Teela, Man-at-Arms's daughter and He-Man's right-hand woman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This cute name has a plethora of nickname options, including Bert, Al, or Bertie. Origin: German Meaning: Bright, noble Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alberto, Al, Bert More 1920s Names for Boys Jack: The name Jack is a forever favorite for a reason.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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The event celebrates the lifetime achievements of America’s greatest artists: this year, that included The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, most of my other individual predictions weren’t great.Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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This, combined with the lie President Joe Biden told about not pardoning his son Hunter, shows that the Democratic Party is no longer the party that cares about people or is honorable.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mercy is a free, smart, honorable woman who just so happens to keep Henry alive.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shares closed on Wednesday at 1,601 yen, higher than the offer price of 1,455 yen per share, which was the midpoint of its IPO price band ranging from 1,390-1,520 yen.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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Tour was somehow even better, and every show was professionally recorded: three hours of music drawn from an immaculate solo catalog and a few sublime covers, delivered by a band capable of reinventing the setlist every night.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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And summer’s performance is no less divine, As green cloaks the earth with its blanket sublime.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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