as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Brush generously with bulgogi glaze, then wrap each rack tightly in heavy-duty foil with 2 tbsp butter and an extra splash of bulgogi glaze.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
While writing Wayward Girls, I was inspired every day by the survivors of the Good Shepherd in Buffalo and other reform schools who generously shared their stories.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Rooms at Opal are generously proportioned but still feel intimate and human-scale.
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Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Spray the glass surface generously and let the mixture sit for five to ten minutes.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The federal government’s cuts to USAID and international aid programs deeply affected organizations like CARE, but donors responded generously when the organization asked for help.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Guest rooms are generously sized, with timeless charcoal-and-ivory interiors, large windows, and upscale amenities like Nespresso machines and Dyson hairdryers.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Sun protection Remember to not only pack sunscreen but apply it generously and often.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
While writing Wayward Girls, I was inspired every day by the survivors of the Good Shepherd in Buffalo and other reform schools who generously shared their stories.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Rooms at Opal are generously proportioned but still feel intimate and human-scale.
—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Spray the glass surface generously and let the mixture sit for five to ten minutes.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The federal government’s cuts to USAID and international aid programs deeply affected organizations like CARE, but donors responded generously when the organization asked for help.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Guest rooms are generously sized, with timeless charcoal-and-ivory interiors, large windows, and upscale amenities like Nespresso machines and Dyson hairdryers.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Sun protection Remember to not only pack sunscreen but apply it generously and often.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
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Counties weren’t named for them until well after their deaths.
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But its usefulness extends well beyond northern Italian cuisine.
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Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.
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Jacksonville Jaguars The approach James Gladstone took this offseason would be best described as unconventional, and that’s putting it kindly.
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Made in the Hudson Valley & founded in Brooklyn, Cantina Royal’s small-batch sauces use whole chiles and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to combine Mexican cooking traditions and modern food culture.
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The companies investing thoughtfully in AI look different from the ones racing to deploy it.
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My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
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Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.
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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.
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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?
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To clean these surfaces, fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and liberally spray the moldy areas.
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The last generation of the racer may have been based on the 718 RS Clubsport, and the new version borrows liberally from the 911 Cup that Porsche unveiled earlier this spring.
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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
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As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
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This unique telescope is using the world’s largest digital camera to scan the entire southern sky every few nights, assembling what will become the most lavishly detailed time-lapse of the cosmos humanity has ever envisioned.
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During his first term, he was criticized for owning properties where foreign dignitaries and others hoping to curry his favor spent lavishly.
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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