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magnanimous

[mag-nan-uh-muhs] / mægˈnæn ə məs /


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The decision was framed as a magnanimous act of mercy and was undoubtedly meant to demonstrate goodwill on the part of Havana’s ruling elite.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

The ugliness of the comment prompted Rick Wilson—former Republican strategist, he of the magnanimous Lincoln Project—to step forward.

From Slate Feb. 12, 2026

But speaking to the cameras afterwards, Ross was magnanimous in accepting his defeat.

From BBC Oct. 29, 2025

Doncic, along with James, is considered one of their leaders and this was seen as magnanimous.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2025

He cut short my profuse apologies with a magnanimous wave of his hand, and went back over to his and Mme.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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