as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Rather than leaving oil in your hair throughout the day, applying it generously before shampooing allows the essential oils to sit on the scalp and penetrate the hair without leaving you looking greasy.
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Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Our southwest-facing room also rather generously provided a view towards Mount Fuji 60 miles away, all the more impressive when silhouetted against the blushing sunset.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Season the water generously with kosher salt.
—Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
In a way, to call the album shoegaze tethers it needlessly to the past—this is a stunning millennial take on the genre, sprinkled with electronic and rock influences bottled up over the past 20 years and poured generously into a brand-new form.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
For the week ending March 15, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Texas guard Chendall Weaver, who's generously listed at 6 feet, 3 inches, leads all players with 10 rebounds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
And despite lacking drawstrings that might get tangled in the wash, its generously-sized hood covers and stays up on my daughter’s big head (99th percentile, thank you very much).
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
And Zoe Saldaña generously held a fan for her publicist before two people on her team tried to fan her at the same time, leading her to joke that her hair was going to get ruined.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Our southwest-facing room also rather generously provided a view towards Mount Fuji 60 miles away, all the more impressive when silhouetted against the blushing sunset.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
Season the water generously with kosher salt.
—Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
In a way, to call the album shoegaze tethers it needlessly to the past—this is a stunning millennial take on the genre, sprinkled with electronic and rock influences bottled up over the past 20 years and poured generously into a brand-new form.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
For the week ending March 15, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Texas guard Chendall Weaver, who's generously listed at 6 feet, 3 inches, leads all players with 10 rebounds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
And despite lacking drawstrings that might get tangled in the wash, its generously-sized hood covers and stays up on my daughter’s big head (99th percentile, thank you very much).
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
And Zoe Saldaña generously held a fan for her publicist before two people on her team tried to fan her at the same time, leading her to joke that her hair was going to get ruined.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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The United States does not produce enough of it to meet demand, so the US is importing it as well.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Certain truths are best expressed in metaphor or art at present.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Clarify terms kindly, then document the final decision.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If Madsen is the QB to guide the Broncos to two CFP appearances in three years, history will look kindly upon the 5-foot-10 QB who’s often faced pushback from fans in his years as the starter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Joined by Feig's wife, Laurie, and Byrne's partner, Bobby Cannavale, the star pulled out her phone and cheerfully snapped selfies of the foursome.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos likewise ripped Cameron, but Sarandos would still cheerfully kill to acquire a single new Cameron film over a hundred Red Notices and Rebel Moons.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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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
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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 indexes and hands are liberally coated with Super-LumiNova.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Several four-letter c-words are used liberally.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Allbirds spent lavishly on ad campaigns aimed at pushing new iterations of its signature wool shoes and touting sneakers made of materials like eucalyptus-tree-fiber pulp.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe sheathed the walls with it at his client’s Villa Tugendhat in Brno, now a UNESCO World Heritage site; in Paris, the interiors of the mid-19th-century Hôtel de la Païva are lavishly studded with yellow onyx.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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