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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Everyone at the party wants to be in Mary’s orbit because she’s magnanimous, not pretentious.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

With the easy grace characteristic of Mother when she was given a chance to be magnanimous she agreed.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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