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also largess
1
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
This largesse has been extended to friendly emerging economies (e.g., Taiwan, Korea) in recent decades.
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Whether the relative largesse of the period since then continues remains to be seen.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Too bad all this licensing largesse went to one of the blandest seasons in Love Is Blind history.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Whether the relative largesse of the period since then continues remains to be seen.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
But there are also less direct ways in which Musk has benefitted from government largesse.
—Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
Noun
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For only $4, this is a great book to stock up for your own house or to give as gifts.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The terms outline a plan for $470 million worth of stadium improvements with the Bengals paying $120 million and county contributions capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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There are many services and causes in the United States that benefit the greater public but are entirely funded by private philanthropy.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Benioff is best known for Salesforce’s innovative 1-1-1 philanthropy model, the company’s investments in education and healthcare, and his own outspoken advocacy for social justice.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The grant is being accompanied by the formation of a new board to develop and oversee a reinvigorated vision that will carry the 180-year old cemetery into the future.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Federal officials argue there is no law or provision in the Constitution that compels the EPA to make these grants to these groups.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
Noun
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At present, Red Bull sits fourth in the constructors’ championship and is effectively relying solely on Verstappen for its returns.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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