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magnanimous

[mag-nan-uh-muhs] / mægˈnæn ə məs /


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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

The answer is evasive but also magnanimous, as befits Mr. Youngkin’s personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Guardiola was probably being magnanimous due to his side's disappointing performance in the derby loss at Old Trafford.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

We’re trying to be magnanimous here and express our appreciation for this best picture nomination and the four others you gave us.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

Calmly he struck a wooden match and sucked noisily at his pipe with an eloquent air of benign and magnanimous forgiveness.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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