How to Use generosity in a Sentence

generosity

noun
  • This is due in large part to the generosity and vision of our donors.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 25 Oct. 2022
  • There was a just a spirit of generosity on this set across the board.
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2021
  • To share any part of Henry with the world was an act of great generosity.
    — Nora McInerny, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Step into a more private space to open the gift and swoon over the generosity.
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Your heart’s in the right place as the moon and Jupiter clash, but someone could exploit your generosity.
    — USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Even with the warmth and generosity she was shown, there were still some challenges.
    — Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • But there's a core generosity of spirit to Fast Five, which speaks to the weird wonder of the franchise as a whole.
    — Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
  • This is a strong testament to the deep generosity of the people in our state.
    — Bill Frist, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Others who knew Criniere praised him and his wife for their generosity over the years.
    — Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The passing dumb-show cannot bring back that sense of generosity, theft.
    — William Logan, The New York Review of Books, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Her Majesty put us at east with her grace and generosity.
    — Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Her Majesty put us at ease with her grace and generosity.
    — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 2 June 2022
  • She was beloved as a teacher for decades, known for her generosity and her laugh.
    — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2022
  • And where there is a spirit of generosity, there is hope.
    — Ali Jackson-Jolley, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
  • David Dalaino Morrow, 36, loved cars and was known for his generosity and smile.
    — Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2021
  • And remember: This little dish comes to you thanks to the generosity of strangers who cared.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But like so many shows of generosity, there is a gamble here.
    — New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
  • But even peers who found flaws in his work praised his kindness and generosity.
    — Hillel Italie, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The visit was a bright spot in the lives of several ill children and was just the latest act of generosity the singer has been flagged for.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hunter said she was overwhelmed by the generosity of the screen star, who also reached out to wish the family well.
    — Toyin Owoseje, CNN, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Here is a look at some of the events and a number of the programs that have benefited from donors’ generosity.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 3 May 2023
  • Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, and generosity.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2025
  • The couple says they were met with no shortage of kindness and generosity from the Iraqi people.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The generosity rippled beyond the treasures of the kitchen.
    — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2021
  • Thank you for your generosity and kindness, and for sharing your genius with the world.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2023
  • This hasn’t gone unnoticed by Haitians, who look in awe of the display of generosity.
    — Dallas News, 2 Oct. 2021
  • There was a lot of generosity from both the younger actors and the older career actors.
    — Devan Coggan and Devan Coggan, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Dear Loving: This is a sweet tribute to the generosity of your co-workers.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2022
  • It is set a week before Christmas and highlights a time when generosity and giving are values that are more in focus.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
  • Every page holds the spirit of compassion, discovery, and generosity, meant to be felt as much as they are read.
    — Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025

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