as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Morant is generously listed as 6-2, 174 pounds by the Grizzlies.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Attendees generously contributed boxes of toys, supporting hundreds of local at-risk youth and teens to ensure every child received a Christmas gift.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
This limited-time popcorn is generously seasoned with a bold buffalo ranch seasoning that offers a mix of heat and creamy coolness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle the racks generously with baking soda.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Add the onions, garlic, parsley, red pepper, squash and ras el hanout, and season generously with salt and pepper.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The backstory, doled out in glimpses of Simon’s past that are more flashes than flashbacks, is largely indecipherable, as are what could generously be called the third-act reveals.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Scoop some vanilla ice cream into bowls; top each with a pear half and generously drizzle wine syrup over.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Public colleges and universities are state entities, generously funded by taxpayers to advance the state’s interests.
—Andy Smarick, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Attendees generously contributed boxes of toys, supporting hundreds of local at-risk youth and teens to ensure every child received a Christmas gift.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
This limited-time popcorn is generously seasoned with a bold buffalo ranch seasoning that offers a mix of heat and creamy coolness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Sprinkle the racks generously with baking soda.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Add the onions, garlic, parsley, red pepper, squash and ras el hanout, and season generously with salt and pepper.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The backstory, doled out in glimpses of Simon’s past that are more flashes than flashbacks, is largely indecipherable, as are what could generously be called the third-act reveals.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Scoop some vanilla ice cream into bowls; top each with a pear half and generously drizzle wine syrup over.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Public colleges and universities are state entities, generously funded by taxpayers to advance the state’s interests.
—Andy Smarick, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Set terms kindly, because boundaries protect genuine camaraderie.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Zach Lind, drummer in the band Jimmy Eat World, spoke kindly of Annie and Tommaso on X earlier this week.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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These quick-drying joggers are thoughtfully designed with a multitude of pockets in combination with an adjustable elastic waistband and cinching around the ankles.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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It’s thoughtfully designed with a central partition to prevent plants from becoming waterlogged and drainage holes for optimal irrigation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Tim was a fiercely, cheerfully competitive kid—whether playing board games with his two older sisters or every sport under the sun with his big brothers.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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Today, Lamont operates cheerfully as the dominant figure in state politics and government.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Harvest seeds from the plants that were the most vigorous and prolifically blooming to ensure next year's plants flower bountifully.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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To give you an idea of what to expect from Ashely Alker’s hilarious, surprisingly useful book, the best bet is just to quote from it liberally.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Caterpillar over Microsoft The Dow’s path to its first close above 50,000 on Friday illustrates this story nicely.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the new subdivisions corresponded nicely to a map that Hintiryan and colleagues published in 2016 based on an entirely different technique, which traced connections between the caudoputamen and other regions.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The title floods the screen, in lavishly flowing script, a whopping 49 minutes into this 108-minute neo-noir, not far off the halfway mark.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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How did DeSantis’ Division of Emergency Management overpay Cherfilus-McCormick’s health care company so lavishly for COVID-19 vaccinations?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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