as in generously
in a generous manner
amply rewarded the boy who had found her necklace
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Recent Examples of amply
All-In-One 28-Inch Check-In Suitcase Thousands of five-star shopper ratings are a pretty stellar endorsement for this amply sized check-in suitcase.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Overall, the flagship is amply, though not overly, merchandised and easy to shop.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Flowers are typically a combination of violet, blue, and white, and although only 1/2 inch in size, they are amply displayed most of the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Today the conditions for apocalypticism—gaping inequality, pandemics, rapid technological development—are amply present.
—Linda Kinstler, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Winter comes amply sprinkled in snow and aesthetic references—and the best winter nail designs embody them all.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
As light as 1,200 pounds, the Caterham 7 can be amply powered by any engine short of that from a Briggs & Stratton lawnmower.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
As in each of the stories, the lives of these characters outside of their chapter, while seldom spoken of in any revealing way, are amply readable.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Many have amply provided for their children and grandchildren and do not want to leave them any more money.
—Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Overall, the flagship is amply, though not overly, merchandised and easy to shop.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
Flowers are typically a combination of violet, blue, and white, and although only 1/2 inch in size, they are amply displayed most of the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Today the conditions for apocalypticism—gaping inequality, pandemics, rapid technological development—are amply present.
—Linda Kinstler, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Winter comes amply sprinkled in snow and aesthetic references—and the best winter nail designs embody them all.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2025
As light as 1,200 pounds, the Caterham 7 can be amply powered by any engine short of that from a Briggs & Stratton lawnmower.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
As in each of the stories, the lives of these characters outside of their chapter, while seldom spoken of in any revealing way, are amply readable.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Many have amply provided for their children and grandchildren and do not want to leave them any more money.
—Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amply
Adverb
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Twenty years of hard work and persistence, blessed by occasional moments when chance had generously smiled on him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The strudel begins with a baked puff pastry base, generously layered with Bavarian cream and lightly glazed berries and other seasonal fruit.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Magic Erasers work well for walls, baseboards, porcelain sinks, tubs, appliance interiors, and grout.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just as light and breezy colors are preferred for spring and summer, warm and moody tones suit winter well, bringing a sense of cozy comfort to the home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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What's more, used thoughtfully, those bonuses can form the backbone of a points strategy, often covering entire trips on their own.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Explore thoughtfully, as curiosity builds bridges that last.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 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
Adverb
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With this introduction of a hapless protagonist not entirely managing to live her best life, Brett Haley‘s film cheerfully speaks both the literary and cinematic language of romantic comedy — and won’t seek to subvert or elevate it in the two hours that follow.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unable to roll the map out, its creators cheerfully realize that the country itself can serve as its own map.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Amply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amply. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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