Examples of generosity in a Sentence
her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Over the course of four hours, the full house at the United was pacing itself by pretty much enjoying the show from the comfort of the seats… but for Valentine’s act of generosity, everyone was on their feet.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Glamour and generosity are not separate outcomes; they are engineered together.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Two women who had never met shared one legacy – transforming East County with their generosity and paving the way for women in business.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Glamour and generosity are not separate outcomes; they are engineered together.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Two women who had never met shared one legacy – transforming East County with their generosity and paving the way for women in business.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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
3
: an ample quantity
a generosity of spirit
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