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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time
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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
mashed potatoes with a generous serving of butter
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Recent Examples of generous
Put a generous amount on before bed for maximum lip hydration.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 11 July 2025
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program provides the most generous support—as much as $8,000 for a new electric heat pump—but is limited to households with incomes below 150% of the local median household income.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
And the city owes another $5.5 million to cover what the pension system estimates more generous pensions for these officers will ultimately cost.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The weekend changes to the bill were blasted by renewables trade groups, who had been pushing lawmakers for a more generous tax credit phaseout timeline for wind and solar projects.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 11 July 2025
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program provides the most generous support—as much as $8,000 for a new electric heat pump—but is limited to households with incomes below 150% of the local median household income.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
And the city owes another $5.5 million to cover what the pension system estimates more generous pensions for these officers will ultimately cost.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
The weekend changes to the bill were blasted by renewables trade groups, who had been pushing lawmakers for a more generous tax credit phaseout timeline for wind and solar projects.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generous
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There are a number of prominent changes to charitable tax deduction rules, but the bigger story is how OBBBA overall will change charitable planning for some taxpayers.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Fresh air is plentiful, relaxation is paramount, and travelers come from the Big Apple and beyond to experience it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Despite the card’s massive print run and plentiful graded copies, PSA 10s currently command prices around $3,000, which marks a nearly 57 percent price increase over the last two years.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The model for these ecosystems comes from Colorado, where in the mid 2000s a liberal donor collective is credited with helping Democrats take and keep control of the statehouse.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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The three liberal justices opposed the order, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor writing in dissent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Owners have access to an expansive wraparound terrace here, where the hot tub sits next to ample space for sun lounging.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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