as in generously
in a generous manner
she spread frosting liberally over the cake until it oozed over the edges
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Recent Examples of liberally
Joan applies hers liberally, contouring her cheekbones and swirling it around her lips in the shade ‘spicy,’ the most bronzed of the six shades on offer.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Season the steaks liberally with salt and brown them well for three minutes on each side.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
To give you an idea of what to expect from Ashely Alker’s hilarious, surprisingly useful book, the best bet is just to quote from it liberally.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Flip each slice; sprinkle liberally with cheese mixture.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This happens because apps abuse permissions and then share or sell your information liberally.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Season the steaks liberally with salt and brown them well for three minutes on each side.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
To give you an idea of what to expect from Ashely Alker’s hilarious, surprisingly useful book, the best bet is just to quote from it liberally.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Flip each slice; sprinkle liberally with cheese mixture.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
This happens because apps abuse permissions and then share or sell your information liberally.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
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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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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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