as in generously
in a generous manner
amply rewarded the boy who had found her necklace
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Recent Examples of amply
The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Whatever Americans think about what occurred this weekend, with the attendant death, economic disruption and other horrible human costs of war, to wish for anything other than that is to betray the brave Iranian people and its worried but hopeful diaspora, amply represented in our city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
As the Auberge Collection portfolio's flagship, this stay amply delivers on its promise of luxury, with stunning grounds, immaculate rooms, a positively excellent restaurant and spa, as well as intuitive, never overbearing service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
In the urbanized tier — generally the area south of Interstate 8 — infrastructure and public facilities capacity was, presumably, amply available.
—Nico Calavita, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The straps and upper material are stretchy and soft against the skin, while the supportive insoles will keep your feet amply supported.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Ohtani is now Tucker’s teammate, as are amply paid stars Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Will Smith, Tyler Glasnow, Freeman and Snell.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Quickly, the miracle occurred—and the engine amply fulfilled the collective dream of the men gathered on the bank.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
The Texans could use that amply going into 2026.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Whatever Americans think about what occurred this weekend, with the attendant death, economic disruption and other horrible human costs of war, to wish for anything other than that is to betray the brave Iranian people and its worried but hopeful diaspora, amply represented in our city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
As the Auberge Collection portfolio's flagship, this stay amply delivers on its promise of luxury, with stunning grounds, immaculate rooms, a positively excellent restaurant and spa, as well as intuitive, never overbearing service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
In the urbanized tier — generally the area south of Interstate 8 — infrastructure and public facilities capacity was, presumably, amply available.
—Nico Calavita, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The straps and upper material are stretchy and soft against the skin, while the supportive insoles will keep your feet amply supported.
—Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Ohtani is now Tucker’s teammate, as are amply paid stars Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Will Smith, Tyler Glasnow, Freeman and Snell.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Quickly, the miracle occurred—and the engine amply fulfilled the collective dream of the men gathered on the bank.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amply
Adverb
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In the new location, dig a generously sized hole that offers ample room for the rootball.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Emotionally secure people generously give others the benefit of the doubt.—
Jessica Weiss,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The United States does not produce enough of it to meet demand, so the US is importing it as well.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Certain truths are best expressed in metaphor or art at present.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
Adverb
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In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Amply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amply. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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