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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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.
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Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2025
Through these ‘graduates,’ Sid’s spirit, generosity and talents live on.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
People just loved him and the stories I was told, of personal support, financial generosity and genuine loyalty, were really moving.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2025
Through these ‘graduates,’ Sid’s spirit, generosity and talents live on.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
People just loved him and the stories I was told, of personal support, financial generosity and genuine loyalty, were really moving.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for generosity
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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