magnanimous

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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