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
Still, Anutin held yet another rally that very evening, and the sacrifice appears to have paid off handsomely.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Venture capitalists and experts have previously told CNBC that these deals often leave some investors and employees in a state of limbo while founders and AI leaders get paid handsomely.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The new hotel is finished and handsomely furnished through and through.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Imagine being compensated more handsomely than all but one other person – er, Unicorn – in the history of your professional field, but still not feeling any more pressure to produce than your co-workers.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
As India ramps up imports of cheap Russian oil for its rapidly-growing economy and population, Nayara has profited handsomely.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The first Berenjak opened in London’s Soho district in 2018, in a space handsomely scruffy in the spirit of Samyani’s memories.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That bet would have paid handsomely.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
The center screen is handsomely integrated well below your road-facing sightline, and slightly canted toward the driver for exceptional readability.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Venture capitalists and experts have previously told CNBC that these deals often leave some investors and employees in a state of limbo while founders and AI leaders get paid handsomely.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The new hotel is finished and handsomely furnished through and through.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Imagine being compensated more handsomely than all but one other person – er, Unicorn – in the history of your professional field, but still not feeling any more pressure to produce than your co-workers.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
As India ramps up imports of cheap Russian oil for its rapidly-growing economy and population, Nayara has profited handsomely.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The first Berenjak opened in London’s Soho district in 2018, in a space handsomely scruffy in the spirit of Samyani’s memories.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That bet would have paid handsomely.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
The center screen is handsomely integrated well below your road-facing sightline, and slightly canted toward the driver for exceptional readability.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
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Morant is generously listed as 6-2, 174 pounds by the Grizzlies.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Attendees generously contributed boxes of toys, supporting hundreds of local at-risk youth and teens to ensure every child received a Christmas gift.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These quick-drying joggers are thoughtfully designed with a multitude of pockets in combination with an adjustable elastic waistband and cinching around the ankles.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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It’s thoughtfully designed with a central partition to prevent plants from becoming waterlogged and drainage holes for optimal irrigation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Caterpillar over Microsoft The Dow’s path to its first close above 50,000 on Friday illustrates this story nicely.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the new subdivisions corresponded nicely to a map that Hintiryan and colleagues published in 2016 based on an entirely different technique, which traced connections between the caudoputamen and other regions.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tim was a fiercely, cheerfully competitive kid—whether playing board games with his two older sisters or every sport under the sun with his big brothers.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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Today, Lamont operates cheerfully as the dominant figure in state politics and government.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Still, the actor kindly agreed to answer questions for the piece via email.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Reach out kindly to receive the same positive energy from those around you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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