as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
a number of poor communities now have school computers as a result of that billionaire's munificence
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Recent Examples of munificence
His munificence and compassion were reliably containing.
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David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for munificence
Noun
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is a research area that really needs private—billionaire—philanthropy.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Charity mission dispute Musk told jurors that OpenAI’s transformation threatens broader trust in philanthropy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Munificence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/munificence. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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