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magnanimous

[mag-nan-uh-muhs] / mægˈnæn ə məs /


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Napoleon could not have expected such magnanimous treatment from the British.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

LK: In California, I learned that nature is benevolent and magnanimous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

"Ecowas therefore refutes any suggestion that such a generous and magnanimous country would become a state sponsor of terrorism," it read.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

“The reward of merit for a magnanimous March,” as Laurie announced with a flourish.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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