as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Hiller’s win, to put it generously, was considered to be a long shot.
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Take the generously sized central area, for example.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Any lingering illusions of a comeback ended five minutes later when Zaha cleverly drew a foul from the lunging Sergio Busquets, and the former Crystal Palace winger, the team’s regular penalty taker, generously handed Toklomati the chance for his hat trick.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Be sure to do this generously; at least an inch past any bites.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Work it generously through damp hair to lock in long-lasting hydration, smooth away frizz, and boost definition, leaving curly hair bouncy and full of life.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Ditto for the green wall-to-wall in the primary bedroom, which, like the second bedroom, is generously sized and has truly lovely views.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of accommodation options, from multiroom suites to generously sized one-king or two-double-bed rooms.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s sufficient material here for a sentimental star vehicle, but Murphy generously shares the spotlight with a small but remarkable ensemble (kudos goes to casting director Robert Sterne for that).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Take the generously sized central area, for example.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Any lingering illusions of a comeback ended five minutes later when Zaha cleverly drew a foul from the lunging Sergio Busquets, and the former Crystal Palace winger, the team’s regular penalty taker, generously handed Toklomati the chance for his hat trick.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Be sure to do this generously; at least an inch past any bites.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Work it generously through damp hair to lock in long-lasting hydration, smooth away frizz, and boost definition, leaving curly hair bouncy and full of life.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Ditto for the green wall-to-wall in the primary bedroom, which, like the second bedroom, is generously sized and has truly lovely views.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of accommodation options, from multiroom suites to generously sized one-king or two-double-bed rooms.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s sufficient material here for a sentimental star vehicle, but Murphy generously shares the spotlight with a small but remarkable ensemble (kudos goes to casting director Robert Sterne for that).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen is best known for his comedy roles in Knocked-Up, Superbad, Pineapple Express, 40-Year-Old-Virgin.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Self-compassion was gauged by how kindly people treat themselves in difficult moments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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While the initial criticism could’ve been framed more kindly, turning the tables is hardly an effective way to rectify the situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Technology leaders who approach implementation thoughtfully—balancing innovation with security, efficiency with control and investment with ROI—will position themselves at the forefront of financial services evolution.—
Dave Glaser,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When asking questions is seen as challenging authority instead of engaging thoughtfully, that’s a culture built on control, not growth.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the film, Maddie cheerfully navigates the politics of her jealous co-worker (Claudia O’Doherty), exacting boss (Connor O’Malley) and lesbian BFF (Berlant) at the sunny studios of Gourmaybe.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The song cheerfully encourages kids to use the potty at pivotal times throughout the day—namely before heading to school and before climbing in bed at the end of the day.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Aug. 2025
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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The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Blunt could emerge as a strong supporting actress contender, in a category that hasn’t presented a standout frontrunner yet, and could pair nicely with Johnson’s big run.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Still, there haven’t been many recent transactions in the neighborhood and none of such a large and lavishly renovated building, so there really aren’t relevant sales to compare it to.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
4 Sep. 2025
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That victory took the pair all the way to the Oscars, with the lushly shot, lavishly mounted period piece earning three statuettes from 10 nominations.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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