as in generously
in a generous manner
rewarded handsomely the kids who had found his lost dog
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Recent Examples of handsomely
Another trade for a fellow former two-time All-Star in the National League Central, however, has paid off far less handsomely.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Hull and Nohl misrepresented the value of their companies' investments to investors, and paid themselves handsomely based on inflated valuations of assets, records say.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Profits would be reinvested in climate action, while Google would still be compensated handsomely.
—Christian Kroll, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, the program is so handsomely made that its genre excesses nearly vanish, hiding behind peat fires or in the folds of a kilt.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
The cloud was a priority for CEO Satya Nadella upon taking over in early 2014, and it’s paid off handsomely for investors — just take a look at the stock chart versus the S & P 500.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Those who stayed were handsomely rewarded.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Hull and Nohl misrepresented the value of their companies' investments to investors, and paid themselves handsomely based on inflated valuations of assets, records say.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Profits would be reinvested in climate action, while Google would still be compensated handsomely.
—Christian Kroll, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, the program is so handsomely made that its genre excesses nearly vanish, hiding behind peat fires or in the folds of a kilt.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
The cloud was a priority for CEO Satya Nadella upon taking over in early 2014, and it’s paid off handsomely for investors — just take a look at the stock chart versus the S & P 500.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Those who stayed were handsomely rewarded.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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Hiller’s win, to put it generously, was considered to be a long shot.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Take the generously sized central area, for example.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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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Wide receiver Rashee Rice, arguably their biggest threat in their passing game, has served two games of his six-game suspension, and Thornton has filled in nicely for Rice so far.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another place Liquid Glass flows nicely is in Photos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 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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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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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
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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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