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also largess
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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
In many other businesses, and at many other football clubs, heavy cost-cutting and a shift away from financial largesse would have been the order of the day.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Like so many other plaintiffs, Hernandez learned Lorch’s largesse came with a price.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The original Sweetwater on Throckmorton Avenue closed in 2007, reopening in 2012 at its current Corte Madera Avenue location thanks to the largesse of a wealthy coterie of Mill Valley music patrons, several of whom still sit on the board of directors.
—Paul Liberatore, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The first is that many of these institutions are too rich to deserve endless public largesse.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
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In 2010 Gates, his wife at the time Melinda French Gates, and Berkshire Hathaway co-founder Warren Buffett launched the Giving Pledge, making a public commitment to philanthropy, which has since been signed by the likes of philanthropist Mackenzie Scott and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.—
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According to Franyo, the restaurant, located on Restaurant Row, requires investments into its staff and community philanthropy.—
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
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Even after the pick-less Young trade, there does seem to be a pathway present for the Heat to restock with draft picks while, like the Hawks, continually stuck in play-in-ville.—
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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