as in generously
in a generous manner
rewarded handsomely the kids who had found his lost dog
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Recent Examples of handsomely
This one billionaire would thereby be entitled to a disproportionate share of—remember, by nature limited—removals, simply by virtue of his ability to pay handsomely for them.
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Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
However, more desperate teams may be willing to pay him handsomely before changing his position.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Retail investors have been consistently buying dips throughout 2025, a strategy that has paid off handsomely as the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have both climbed to all-time highs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
That bold move has paid off handsomely.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Multiple shell companies tied to a data center project in Port Washington paid handsomely for 2,000 acres of farmland.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
It should also be noted that Johnson is paying Glenn handsomely — multiple league sources say Glenn’s compensation is higher than that of Robert Saleh, who was reportedly making $5 million annually.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, Lloyd's production is handsomely realized, with striking silhouetttes courtesy of Jon Clark and unnerving sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, who add a low whirr of dread to the existential fable.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
In that case, universities are fine-tuning their students for obsolescence, and the latter are paying handsomely for this privilege.
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
However, more desperate teams may be willing to pay him handsomely before changing his position.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Retail investors have been consistently buying dips throughout 2025, a strategy that has paid off handsomely as the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have both climbed to all-time highs.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
That bold move has paid off handsomely.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Multiple shell companies tied to a data center project in Port Washington paid handsomely for 2,000 acres of farmland.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
It should also be noted that Johnson is paying Glenn handsomely — multiple league sources say Glenn’s compensation is higher than that of Robert Saleh, who was reportedly making $5 million annually.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Nonetheless, Lloyd's production is handsomely realized, with striking silhouetttes courtesy of Jon Clark and unnerving sound design by Ben and Max Ringham, who add a low whirr of dread to the existential fable.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
In that case, universities are fine-tuning their students for obsolescence, and the latter are paying handsomely for this privilege.
—Toby Stuart, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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Even the receptionist, Milan (Taylor), is an attorney-in-training who’s generously welcomed into the sorority.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s direct elevator access to this generously sized apartment, and the living room has a wood-burning fireplace with the original mantel and perfect parquet floors with maple and walnut inlay.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 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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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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Iasiello, a licensed real estate broker, exhaustively and cheerfully documents his work buying, rehabilitating and flipping these homes, providing daily video diaries of the work and line item breakdowns of the entire cost — and profit — associated with some of his projects.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those fissures burst into the open last week, when Tucker Carlson conducted a friendly interview with the cheerfully white nationalist streamer Nick Fuentes.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Funny, though, that this movie could be viewed as the flip side of Causeway, a quiet drama that’s also about a woman at a crossroads who snaps out of her inertia thanks to meeting a kindly stranger.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth looked imploringly at one gray-haired woman whose expression seemed kindly.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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
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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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