as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a magnanimous donation to the town's animal shelter
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Recent Examples of magnanimous
Something tells me Greg-Gary will be … less magnanimous about the whole thing.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
That may sound more magnanimous than Dillingham has been this season, and his coaches and teammates love that about him.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Can Israel now rise to the wisdom of being magnanimous in victory?
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
But Jones, 56, was game — and refreshingly magnanimous about Shapiro’s success.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
That may sound more magnanimous than Dillingham has been this season, and his coaches and teammates love that about him.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Can Israel now rise to the wisdom of being magnanimous in victory?
—Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
But Jones, 56, was game — and refreshingly magnanimous about Shapiro’s success.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnanimous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnanimous
Adjective
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Overwhelmingly, the pictures portrayed manual work as a noble, even romantic enterprise.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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Florentine society had changed a good deal since the days of their illustrious ancestor; noble blood had in fact become something of a liability.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The comparison with Lexus is honorable but not accurate.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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We were honored because our parents were honorable.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Ford may have pioneered the assembly line, but NIO has an assembly matrix six floors high and five wide, where individual chassis can be plucked in any direction.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner noted Irsay’s generosity as well when looking back on a trying 2024 campaign that included a trip to IR due to a high ankle sprain.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.—
Karl Mondon,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Curiosity is an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof or guarantee.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Those sublime setups extended his point streak to four games.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Delving deep into sublime absurdity, Elster transmuted Bowie into a broad range of peculiar characters.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Magnanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnanimous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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