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also largess
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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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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
These moves, together with similar ones on the part of some other donor countries, as well as economic growth in some recipient countries, hold out hope that public health efforts in poor countries can eventually be weaned off their dependency on rich countries' fickle largesse.
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Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
The largesse is striking, but, even combined with other recent moves to relieve future doctors of crushing medical debt, the move may not reverberate to bring improvements to the broader health care system, experts say.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2024
Architectural largesse meets crisp modernity in the minimal rooms, Zen-geometric spa, and the Oyster Bar, reached via a grand staircase.
—Lina Mounzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023
Since its founding in 2004, the company — which sought to bring stories that could spark change to a wide audience — has been a staunch supporter of documentaries focused on social and justice issues, funded by the largesse of a billionaire, ex-eBay president Jeff Skoll.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
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Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
The largesse is striking, but, even combined with other recent moves to relieve future doctors of crushing medical debt, the move may not reverberate to bring improvements to the broader health care system, experts say.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2024
Architectural largesse meets crisp modernity in the minimal rooms, Zen-geometric spa, and the Oyster Bar, reached via a grand staircase.
—Lina Mounzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023
Since its founding in 2004, the company — which sought to bring stories that could spark change to a wide audience — has been a staunch supporter of documentaries focused on social and justice issues, funded by the largesse of a billionaire, ex-eBay president Jeff Skoll.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largesse
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Your gift recipient can recreate a spa experience at home with this plush robe.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matching that money with contributions of their own, the state and city negotiated a transfer of seven miles of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon DOT to Portland.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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There’s also substantial opportunity for private philanthropy.Sally C. Pipes, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In September this year, Forbes gave Bernie and Billi Marcus the lifetime achievement award for their generous philanthropy.Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nonprofits People Assisting the Homeless, or PATH, and Healthcare in Action were supported by $17 million from California’s Encampment Resolution Funding Program, a grant that’s being split by multiple agencies around the region.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This was made with a grant called Talent to Watch, which is a Telefilms grant for first features.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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SpaceX is working on a concept version of Starlink for Mars, according to a NASA presentation.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Special Spirits In every casino, almost anything goes (within reason) to whet the appetites of major players, from craps table pizza deliveries to the presentation $55,000+ bottle of 2016 Screaming Eagle at dinner.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cartographic canvases on display are local histories in which the past is overlaid on a geographic present, their tangle of colored lines resembling some cross between a subway map, a conspiracy board, and a family tree of our ancestors.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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At present, the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline has the power to privately discipline a judge independently.Chris Forsyth, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Largesse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largesse. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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