1
as in generously
in a generous manner
complained that the university spends lavishly on the football program but underfunds other sports
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2
as in expensively
in a luxurious manner
Hollywood celebrities are known for living lavishly
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Adverb
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Customers can order the dishes separately from the combos, as well.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025 -
As well, individual storms in each basin seldom interact directly since Central America acts as a barrier between the two basins.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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But none topped Booker Prize-winner Hollinghurst, who turned out, in the same 15 minutes as the rest of us, a richly cinematic scene placing the fictional character of Alan Hollinghurst in a tricky social encounter fraught with manners, ego, and ambition.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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That’s probably because the shoes come up large and were slightly too wide in our regular size.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025
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That these are happening at a moment of precariousness for the industry writ large makes the stakes that much higher.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Cease immediately crumpled to the dirt and remained sitting on the side of the mound, as the ball caromed high into the air and landed near the third base coach’s box.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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With Carpenter lurking behind him in the order, Torres launched a challenge fastball from Max Scherzer high over the opposite-field wall.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Lavishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishly. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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