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in a generous manner
gave generously to several charities
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Recent Examples of generously
Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Cubes of French bread are drizzled with butter, generously sprinkled with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and soaked with a luscious custard.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Season the patties generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The backrest and seat are generously padded with dense foam, with no noticeable hollows.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Perhaps because so many important things are missing from the book, there is a lot of filler, even though the book isn’t long (two hundred and sixty-six pages, generously spaced).
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
The designer’s collaboration with Loloi includes generously-sized area rugs, runners, and round and square styles that embody her signature rustic aesthetic — and shoppers love them.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
For most people, SPF 30 is an appropriate minimum when applied generously and reapplied appropriately (every two hours).
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
Add the onion, season generously with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Cubes of French bread are drizzled with butter, generously sprinkled with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and soaked with a luscious custard.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Season the patties generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The backrest and seat are generously padded with dense foam, with no noticeable hollows.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Perhaps because so many important things are missing from the book, there is a lot of filler, even though the book isn’t long (two hundred and sixty-six pages, generously spaced).
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
The designer’s collaboration with Loloi includes generously-sized area rugs, runners, and round and square styles that embody her signature rustic aesthetic — and shoppers love them.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
For most people, SPF 30 is an appropriate minimum when applied generously and reapplied appropriately (every two hours).
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
Add the onion, season generously with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generously
Adverb
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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However, the unselfish captain has led MLS in assists so far, which may still bode well for South Korea.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Name needs kindly, and let accountability rebuild steady trust gradually.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Set the pace kindly, and let comfort guide choices today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Designing thoughtfully prevents costly mistakes and ensures a kitchen that works for daily life.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Golden retrievers remained cheerfully oblivious as usual.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Among other curiosities were Matthew Howard and Joseph Pereira cheerfully pulverizing Philip Glass’ Fantasy Concerto for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, as well as Boris Allakhverdyan suavely ghosting jazz legend Artie Shaw in his Clarinet Concerto.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Since then, America has waged plenty of other wars in all but name, with presidents liberally interpreting their role as commanders-in-chief (also mentioned in the Constitution).—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Prominently, Laviolette’s teams have featured defensemen who liberally join the rush and get involved in five-man cycles, concepts that were largely foreign to the Kings’ corps last season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Exceptions include Rialto Pictures’ rerelease of Carol Reed’s classic 1949 film noir The Third Man, starring Orson Wells and written by Graham Greene, which did nicely at two theaters in new 35mm prints struck from an original internegative.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Available in black, white, or midnight blue, the headset features matte plastic earcups with big, soft memory foam earpads wrapped in a nicely supple faux leather.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Federal prosecutors later alleged fake bank records and financial misconduct while company executives reportedly spent lavishly on Beverly Hills rent, luxury jewelry, and exotic cars.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Just as with companies spending lavishly on AI integration today, economists analyzing the first days of the Internet in the early and mid-1990s might have been similarly puzzled.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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“Generously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generously. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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