Examples of generosity in a Sentence
her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.
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Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 July 2025
The moment in the special is about transformation: how even an icy misanthrope can thaw with a bit of generosity and effort.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
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Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 July 2025
The moment in the special is about transformation: how even an icy misanthrope can thaw with a bit of generosity and effort.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for generosity
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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generosity
noun
gen·er·os·i·ty
ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 
plural generosities
1
: freedom in spirit or act
especially
: readiness in giving
2
: a generous act
3
: an ample quantity
a generosity of spirit
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