as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Twenty years of hard work and persistence, blessed by occasional moments when chance had generously smiled on him.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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
Top generously with Garlic Panko and additional Parmesan.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The chicken wings maintained their crunch despite being generously sauced and carted over to our bungalow.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle baking soda generously over the baking sheet.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Drizzle each burrata generously with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and Maldon sea salt.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
High ceilings in primary living areas will add a sense of space, as will numerous generously sized windows that provide abundant natural light.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Locals have loved the spot noted for its mix of healthy options, like smoothies and generously sized juices, and heartier fare, like chilaquiles and sandwiches.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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
Top generously with Garlic Panko and additional Parmesan.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The chicken wings maintained their crunch despite being generously sauced and carted over to our bungalow.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle baking soda generously over the baking sheet.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Drizzle each burrata generously with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and Maldon sea salt.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
High ceilings in primary living areas will add a sense of space, as will numerous generously sized windows that provide abundant natural light.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Locals have loved the spot noted for its mix of healthy options, like smoothies and generously sized juices, and heartier fare, like chilaquiles and sandwiches.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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The economic stakes are rising as well.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the team has reinforced its minor league system as well by bringing in lefty Brendan Cellucci and assigning him to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Life in America for young Black men is nothing if not uncertain, to put it kindly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a similar vein, if a friend owes you for tickets, ask kindly for repayment and suggest a system for next time.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The result is a winery where the meal is as thoughtfully constructed as the Cabernet; where the chef and winemaker craft experiences instead of courses and vintages; where innovation feels organic, not performative.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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
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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This happens because apps abuse permissions and then share or sell your information liberally.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The press notes gush lavishly about how future-forward this approach is, but the reality is that everything old is new again.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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