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in a generous manner
rewarded handsomely the kids who had found his lost dog
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Recent Examples of handsomely
But Markiplier is easily the highest-profile YouTuber to do something like this, and was rewarded handsomely.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
And while there’s a robust body of research supporting the use of small doses of ketamine for severe depression, many of those clinics are operating in areas where the evidence is sparse to nonexistent — all while asking consumers to pay handsomely for the privilege.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
New ideas propose to fix this incentive problem Yesterday the National Basketball Association (NBA) rewarded the Washington Wizards handsomely for the team’s losing season, the latest in a consecutive streak.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The move also has paid off handsomely for the Saints.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Google has paid handsomely to set defaults on devices like the iPhone for this reason.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Going back further, prediction market analysts have identified a trader who appears to have profited handsomely from having advance knowledge of the pardons former President Biden granted in his final hours in office.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Investors have been handsomely rewarded for sticking with Cook.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
And while there’s a robust body of research supporting the use of small doses of ketamine for severe depression, many of those clinics are operating in areas where the evidence is sparse to nonexistent — all while asking consumers to pay handsomely for the privilege.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
New ideas propose to fix this incentive problem Yesterday the National Basketball Association (NBA) rewarded the Washington Wizards handsomely for the team’s losing season, the latest in a consecutive streak.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The move also has paid off handsomely for the Saints.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Google has paid handsomely to set defaults on devices like the iPhone for this reason.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Going back further, prediction market analysts have identified a trader who appears to have profited handsomely from having advance knowledge of the pardons former President Biden granted in his final hours in office.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Investors have been handsomely rewarded for sticking with Cook.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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The rapid advancement of the technology has brought with it a flood of synthetic content that can range from generously altered to outright fake.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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
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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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