Synonyms
Examples of generosity in a Sentence
her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
Recent Examples on the Web
His late grandmother Valerie, a strong maternal figure in his life, was the pillar of generosity despite coming from normal means.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser had different tiers of access depending on a donor’s generosity.
—Colleen Long, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
The study also takes into account six key variables which contribute to explaining life evaluations, including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and corruption.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
It was later revealed that Ferguson avoided bankruptcy thanks, in part, to the generosity of one of her ex's friends, Jeffrey Epstein.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
His family will remember Gold for his positive spirit, generosity and humor.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
From the Archives Back in 2018, the Ethicist answered a similar question about accepting a stranger’s generosity.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
There’s something about Craig’s generosity and goodwill that is inspiring.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
Rosalyn Gross Rosenthal, whose generosity touched many facets of Fort Worth, from the arts to her synagogue, died at her home on Wednesday.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
The fundraiser had different tiers of access depending on a donor’s generosity.
—Colleen Long, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
The study also takes into account six key variables which contribute to explaining life evaluations, including GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and corruption.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
It was later revealed that Ferguson avoided bankruptcy thanks, in part, to the generosity of one of her ex's friends, Jeffrey Epstein.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2024
His family will remember Gold for his positive spirit, generosity and humor.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
From the Archives Back in 2018, the Ethicist answered a similar question about accepting a stranger’s generosity.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
There’s something about Craig’s generosity and goodwill that is inspiring.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
Rosalyn Gross Rosenthal, whose generosity touched many facets of Fort Worth, from the arts to her synagogue, died at her home on Wednesday.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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
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