as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
considering he has a family, his wastefulness is downright irresponsible
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Noun
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025 -
His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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For many Black people, having a tailor is not an extravagance, but a necessity.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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For years, city officials have treated lawns as a wasteful extravagance.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Wastefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wastefulness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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