as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.
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Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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
Indeed, Cantona services fans generously with plenty of great clips of our hero making extraordinary goals and passes, remonstrating with authorities and, best of all, taking his shirt off in his younger years.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Choose reliable varieties like Crimson Star or Sweet Lifeberry, plant in well-draining soil, and water generously.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
For the week ending May 10, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Spray generously on the sink and scrub it in with a cleaning sponge.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Although not made of real leather, this chic Lovevook weekender bag at Amazon is a wallet-friendly option that looks the part with its faux-leather base and details, and its generously-sized interior and shoe compartment.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The erotic implications of vampiric temptation—and of glam-rock front men who generously offer to pierce an ear under the boardwalk—remain.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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
Indeed, Cantona services fans generously with plenty of great clips of our hero making extraordinary goals and passes, remonstrating with authorities and, best of all, taking his shirt off in his younger years.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Choose reliable varieties like Crimson Star or Sweet Lifeberry, plant in well-draining soil, and water generously.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
For the week ending May 10, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Spray generously on the sink and scrub it in with a cleaning sponge.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Although not made of real leather, this chic Lovevook weekender bag at Amazon is a wallet-friendly option that looks the part with its faux-leather base and details, and its generously-sized interior and shoe compartment.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
The erotic implications of vampiric temptation—and of glam-rock front men who generously offer to pierce an ear under the boardwalk—remain.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
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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In the meantime, may your drives stay straight, your putts drop kindly, and your tax questions never land in the rough.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Just like his father, Law and Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay has taught her kids the same lesson—and that the universe looks kindly upon those who do good for others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 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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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
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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Their modus operandi is to rescue interesting old buildings in a sorry state of disrepair and liberally sprinkle fairy dust over them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Orange is the sole accent color and it’s used liberally, appearing on the branding, outsole and contrast stitching.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Outside, below the gold script Donohue’s sign, there is a small glass box window that looks onto the street and is lavishly decorated for nearly every federal holiday.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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South Korea’s cultural export machine is lavishly funded; its culture ministry budget dwarfs Japan’s content spending.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
7 May 2026
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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