as in well
in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Swift has generously poured her soul to fans for decades.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Judges tend to score generously, and the night is known for its family-friendly, high-energy atmosphere.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Harwicz’s books are most generously appreciated as spelunking missions into the cave of the unwell mind, untethered from our op-ed pages or the unspeakable carnage available to us every day on our Instagram reels.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Apply it generously overnight for intensive treatment, or use it during the day to give your lips a boost of moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
He's connected with people who are generously sharing, back and forth, ideas and innovation and creativity.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Place them generously along walls, under furniture, behind toilets, in closets, crawl spaces, garages, attics, and near vents and light fixtures.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Sunscreen is most effective when applied generously and consistently.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Judges tend to score generously, and the night is known for its family-friendly, high-energy atmosphere.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Harwicz’s books are most generously appreciated as spelunking missions into the cave of the unwell mind, untethered from our op-ed pages or the unspeakable carnage available to us every day on our Instagram reels.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Apply it generously overnight for intensive treatment, or use it during the day to give your lips a boost of moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
He's connected with people who are generously sharing, back and forth, ideas and innovation and creativity.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Place them generously along walls, under furniture, behind toilets, in closets, crawl spaces, garages, attics, and near vents and light fixtures.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Sunscreen is most effective when applied generously and consistently.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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That blend has endeared Weiss to readers and power players in Los Angeles, where her friendship with A-List celebrities and media moguls has been well documented.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Cowboys’ passing offense performed well once again, as Dak Prescott and George Pickens connected for a lethal attack, although the run game could not find any momentum with just 31 yards on the day.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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James is one of them, though his kindly attempts to be there for Linda, as amateur repairman and reluctant babysitter, have a way of backfiring, usually on himself.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The writer dreamed of someday being remembered kindly—hopefully by Americans.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Building this confidence needs to be done intentionally, thoughtfully, and thoroughly.—
Erik Roth,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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These shades are applied thoughtfully across the collection, giving each piece a modern yet authentic expression.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 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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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
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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.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Hawke sells all of Hart’s delusions, destructive impulses, and high-velocity downward spirals with an energy that keeps this bitchy, old-school collection of bon mots and screwball bickering moving along nicely.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The finished dish is buttery, super-savory, nicely glazed, and irresistible.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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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The socialite and reality TV star has raised a few eyebrows with the latest addition to her underwear range, Skims — a barely there thong, lavishly adorned with fake pubic hair.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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