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also largess
1
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the alumna's huge bequest was an unexpected largess
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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of largesse
While the e-tail juggernaut hasn’t rustled up additional funds, instead giving Kenya’s Africa Collect Textiles Foundation $5.3 million last week to expand its used textile collection and recycling efforts, Ricketts sees its prior largesse as a demonstration of how EPR schemes should work.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
European families are sitting on an ever-growing pile of savings, confounding hopes that consumer largesse will kickstart the region’s stagnant economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer who was elected on the grateful largesse of the union, has fought CPS at every turn but failed in his attempt to banish schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
European leaders, often content with piggy-backing on American largesse, should at least be given some credit for getting the ball rolling.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
European families are sitting on an ever-growing pile of savings, confounding hopes that consumer largesse will kickstart the region’s stagnant economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former CTU organizer who was elected on the grateful largesse of the union, has fought CPS at every turn but failed in his attempt to banish schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
European leaders, often content with piggy-backing on American largesse, should at least be given some credit for getting the ball rolling.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In July 2025, Haas will offer travelers an extraordinary journey through Colombia, providing insights into the resilience, history, and contributions of Afro-descendant communities.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Most Americans know charitable gifts, retirement contributions, student loan and mortgage interest are tax-deductible, but like kids, some taxpayers will test the limits to see what else the IRS will allow.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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First, philanthropy remains critical, as many museums rely on the generosity of individual donors to serve visitors.—
Margi Glavovic Nothard,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Real estate offers powerful opportunities for philanthropy and social impact investing: • Affordable housing initiatives that provide stable housing for low-income families.—
DJ Van Keuren,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The ready-to-wear award went to Rachel Scott of Diotima, which received a grant and access to a Google mentorship program created in partnership with FTUS.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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This week, a federal antisemitism task force announced a review of Harvard's federal grants and contracts, worth nearly $9 billion, as the university faces an investigation into campus antisemitism, and Princeton University confirmed dozens of its research grants have been halted.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Also, Friday-Sunday at the Convention Center, the Sake Brewers Association of North America holds its fifth annual Craft Sake Festival, with tastings and presentations; the Sake Tasting Tent will be open to the public, 6-10 p.m. Saturday.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a holiday twist, the ring box ended up being in one of Mellencamp's Christmas presents from Arroyave.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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