as in generously
in a generous manner
amply rewarded the boy who had found her necklace
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Recent Examples of amply
My own otterhound, Fiona, amply embodied this trait.
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Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The fight amply displayed both boxers’ dexterity, in offense and defense, with both taking nice swings as well as jabs, but a lot simply failed to land.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Research amply shows that what political elites — politicians, political leaders, media commentators, online influencers — say in the wake of these sorts of events has a huge effect on citizens’ attitudes.
—James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The Nomadix Festival Blanket is amply sized for a full Cape Town itinerary, but folds to the size of a coffee table book.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Whatever Americans think about what occurred this weekend, with the attendant death, economic disruption and other horrible human costs of war, to wish for anything other than that is to betray the brave Iranian people and its worried but hopeful diaspora, amply represented in our city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
As the Auberge Collection portfolio's flagship, this stay amply delivers on its promise of luxury, with stunning grounds, immaculate rooms, a positively excellent restaurant and spa, as well as intuitive, never overbearing service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The fight amply displayed both boxers’ dexterity, in offense and defense, with both taking nice swings as well as jabs, but a lot simply failed to land.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Research amply shows that what political elites — politicians, political leaders, media commentators, online influencers — say in the wake of these sorts of events has a huge effect on citizens’ attitudes.
—James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The Nomadix Festival Blanket is amply sized for a full Cape Town itinerary, but folds to the size of a coffee table book.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Whatever Americans think about what occurred this weekend, with the attendant death, economic disruption and other horrible human costs of war, to wish for anything other than that is to betray the brave Iranian people and its worried but hopeful diaspora, amply represented in our city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
As the Auberge Collection portfolio's flagship, this stay amply delivers on its promise of luxury, with stunning grounds, immaculate rooms, a positively excellent restaurant and spa, as well as intuitive, never overbearing service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amply
Adverb
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The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Heartfelt thanks to the people of Reggio Emilia for welcoming me so warmly and generously into a culture made of care and attention.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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That doesn’t bode well for summer road trip plans.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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Several other concerns were raised during the roughly three-hour hearing, including questions about how to best protect visitors and participants from federal immigration raids.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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When used thoughtfully, the right routine can make HS-prone skin more comfortable, more resilient and less reactive.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Amply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amply. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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