How to Use generous in a Sentence
generous
adjective
- She has a generous heart.
- He was generous with both his time and his money.
- She has always been very generous toward the poor.
- The school raised the money through donations from generous alumni.
- This restaurant is known for its generous portions.
- He has generous sympathy for unemployed workers.
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The party stayed for a few hours and Foxx left a generous tip.
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Marisa Sullivan,
Peoplemag,
11 July 2023
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Bigsby’s generous gift to his team comes on the eve of SEC play.
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Tom Green | [email protected],
al,
22 Sep. 2022
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The rear cargo space is quite generous for a car this size.
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James Morris,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2024
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The fat tires ride on 26-inch rims and are a full 4 inches across with generous knobs.
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Bill Roberson,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2022
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The more generous the beachgoers, the pushier the birds.
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Lindsay Crudele,
BostonGlobe.com,
8 Aug. 2023
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Sprinkle the toy with a generous amount of baking soda and close the bag.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2024
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Sourced from a small farm in Virginia, the generous portion of pork is a study in contrasts.
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Gabe Hiatt,
Washington Post,
6 Nov. 2023
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As buttery as the hot cakes already are, the plate comes with a generous side of soft butter.
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Lyndsay C. Green,
Detroit Free Press,
12 Aug. 2024
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In the chaos of the last two-plus years, our circular sofas have been generous.
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Liz Raiss,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Sep. 2022
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Plus, the product is a true bargain at a little more than $5 for a generous size.
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Jacqueline Saguin,
goodhousekeeping.com,
10 June 2023
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And while the most generous banks still pay that much, those rates can be expected to quickly fall in line with the Fed’s rate cuts.
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Steve Garmhausen,
wsj.com,
13 Dec. 2023
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If these cake balls are the only dessert, counting on 3 to 4 per person is a generous amount.
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Pam Lolley,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2023
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The arm holes are generous to prevent rubbing the skin or binding up clothes.
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Ben Romans,
Field & Stream,
21 Sep. 2023
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The hat is handmade in the U.S. and has a generous brim that can be folded back as much or as little as needed.
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Casey Clark,
Parents,
23 May 2024
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Plus, its affordable, and the generous bottle size can last over a month.
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Sarah Bradley,
Health,
8 Aug. 2023
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By contrast, the first floor bedroom has a wide and generous window that brings the landscape and canopy into the house.
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Kimberley Mok,
Treehugger,
13 Mar. 2023
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The light and airy living quarters center around a generous main salon with a lounge and wet bar.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2023
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Next year, the company likely won’t be able to be as generous to its staff, Van Loon said.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN,
18 Oct. 2023
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The generous dose of vodka can be mixed with the juice and triple sec ahead of time, then shaken with ice just before pouring.
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Genevieve Ko,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Nov. 2022
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Kansas City is the better team and will likely win, but that spread is rather generous.
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Ian Firstenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2023
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Aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak, this wine has more generous tannins and can stand up to hearty fare, such as beef, lamb and complex cheeses.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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May 2025 be a year of good fortune with a generous dose of sanity.
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Michella Oré,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024
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Right now, select items from beloved brands are available for a generous 50% off.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2023
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His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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