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
There are countless stories of David Wright’s generosity with fans, teammates and Mets staffers.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Your participation, advocacy, and generosity fuel our ability to create a more connected, compassionate community.
—Stephanie Owitz, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Each crop is a reflection of her joy and the lessons of generosity passed down from the women before her.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Your participation, advocacy, and generosity fuel our ability to create a more connected, compassionate community.
—Stephanie Owitz, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Each crop is a reflection of her joy and the lessons of generosity passed down from the women before her.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for generosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generosity
Noun
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As Espinoza’s understanding of philanthropy and corporate responsibility deepened, so did his resolve.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Thanks to the kindness of strangers, Morosca was able to make the journey back to Louisiana and adopt the Lab.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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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 31 Jul. 2025.
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