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
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Authors like Jim Thompson and Erle Stanley Gardner are liberally name-dropped.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Fragrance-free, calming, and granting even more of a second-skin feel than its tinted alternative, the UV Clear Face Sunscreen is a no-brainer choice for putting on your bathroom counter, storing in your makeup bag, and applying liberally every day this season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Rinse lemon juice from meat; sprinkle both sides liberally with pepper and garlic powder.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
And down 7-0 after the Twins added on against Matsui in the seventh, the Padres substituted liberally.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Spray you cleaner liberally over the tracks.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Authors like Jim Thompson and Erle Stanley Gardner are liberally name-dropped.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Fragrance-free, calming, and granting even more of a second-skin feel than its tinted alternative, the UV Clear Face Sunscreen is a no-brainer choice for putting on your bathroom counter, storing in your makeup bag, and applying liberally every day this season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Rinse lemon juice from meat; sprinkle both sides liberally with pepper and garlic powder.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
And down 7-0 after the Twins added on against Matsui in the seventh, the Padres substituted liberally.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Spray you cleaner liberally over the tracks.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
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Take the generously sized central area, for example.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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But ending the night in your generously sized room, complete with stunning water and city views, high-design furniture and plush carpeting, is just as indulgent.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Those who instead see a flexible talent pool as a strategic advantage in building a dynamic and flexible company probably will fare better.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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At that point, the Cowboys were well on their way to their second win of the season, defeating the New York Jets 37-22.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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