as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Blanch puntarelle ribbons in boiling water generously seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar.
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Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Season the squash generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle the brown sugar over top.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
At Chute Eleven, DJs spin pulsing tracks and champagne flows generously inside a yurt.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Step 2 Spray the tub surface generously with vinegar solution.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Neither half of this grotesque couple wanted to end their relationship with a man who had so generously enabled their lifestyles.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Midler herself got off a few zingers during her heartfelt speech, which saw her generously praise dozens of people who helped her nonprofit help New Yorkers over the decades.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
The City of Solana Beach is generously contributing their location for collection donations.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Behind the resort, an expansive campground features RV and tent sites generously spaced within a dense pine forest.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Season the squash generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle the brown sugar over top.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
At Chute Eleven, DJs spin pulsing tracks and champagne flows generously inside a yurt.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Step 2 Spray the tub surface generously with vinegar solution.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Neither half of this grotesque couple wanted to end their relationship with a man who had so generously enabled their lifestyles.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Midler herself got off a few zingers during her heartfelt speech, which saw her generously praise dozens of people who helped her nonprofit help New Yorkers over the decades.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
The City of Solana Beach is generously contributing their location for collection donations.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Behind the resort, an expansive campground features RV and tent sites generously spaced within a dense pine forest.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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After retelling the life of Odysseus’ wife in the Songs of Penelope books, Claire North adopts a new perspective with a standalone space opera about a man reborn so many times over as to better resemble a monster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wisner also caught the ball well in the screen game and made several plays in pass protection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But the trouble with old socks is that their usage is, to put it kindly, limited.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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Best to assume that whatever my past, in this case the world has treated me kindly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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From sensitive historic renovations to striking high-rise homes, every project is treated as unique and thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of the client.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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When asked about her own most transformative art or film experience, Tessa Thompson — shimmering in silver Gucci — spoke thoughtfully about transformation.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The hostess seemed to accept this quite cheerfully and, in fact, expect the mess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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No Mob boss, cheerfully decreeing that an inconvenient witness be rubbed out, could be more resolute.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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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The first major Frankenstein film liberally adapts the source material, but in lieu of staging the novel as written, James Whale leans into expressionistic production design and Gothic spectacle.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Writing at a time when there was little American literature to speak of, Irving borrowed liberally from European sources.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Saft remade it in soft, creamy shades, draping the bed in a linen cover that pooled lavishly on the floor.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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His writing is lavishly detailed and sharply intelligent, nuanced and lyrical but also funny and sometimes surreal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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