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
After all, Denver has all five starters back from last year, is paying all of them handsomely and has built a developmental group in Palczewski, Crum and Forsyth behind that have all stepped into games ably.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
And Iran was profiting handsomely off its sales, selling its oil for a premium of several dollars above the price of Brent crude, the international benchmark.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the tech billionaires (who will profit handsomely from AI) are all lining up behind MAGA.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
These considerations are paying off as handsomely as genuflecting to government power used to (and often still does).
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Known for being flashy and a workaholic, he was rewarded handsomely for his efforts, earning multimillion yearly bonuses on top of eight-figure contracts.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, key figures in Iran’s power structure are profiting handsomely from the very disruption that a protocol might resolve.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Because the outcome of events is often determined by human actors, those privy to certain plans – say, a looming ceasefire deal – would have access to information not available to the public and could profit handsomely off that information.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
While many do it for free, some influencers are paid handsomely and more and more marketing firms are seeking them, experts said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
And Iran was profiting handsomely off its sales, selling its oil for a premium of several dollars above the price of Brent crude, the international benchmark.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the tech billionaires (who will profit handsomely from AI) are all lining up behind MAGA.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
These considerations are paying off as handsomely as genuflecting to government power used to (and often still does).
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Known for being flashy and a workaholic, he was rewarded handsomely for his efforts, earning multimillion yearly bonuses on top of eight-figure contracts.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, key figures in Iran’s power structure are profiting handsomely from the very disruption that a protocol might resolve.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Because the outcome of events is often determined by human actors, those privy to certain plans – say, a looming ceasefire deal – would have access to information not available to the public and could profit handsomely off that information.
—Parker Bach, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
While many do it for free, some influencers are paid handsomely and more and more marketing firms are seeking them, experts said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
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The program is generously supported by the Chapman University College of Performing Arts and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with additional support from Arts Orange County and individual donors.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Berea College, in Kentucky, is probably the most well known of these institutions.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hot sleepers know the feeling of tossing, turning, and sweating through too-warm bedding especially well, but the proper seasonal bedding can eliminate this issue.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing is so confusing that readers are likely to forget who’s who and what each has done, but Ernest draws it all together nicely.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mother Mary strutted to a solid limited opening as The Christophers expanded nicely and Exit 8 kept going.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Calvin is cheerfully lobotomizing a snowman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Atlanta, my hometown airport, cheerfully marketed as the world’s busiest, had descended into organized chaos.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The last quarter moon is actually a good time to bring up your concerns – kindly.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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At night double cleanse using a separate makeup remover (wipes are great) to kindly but thoroughly get makeup and sunscreen off and out of pores.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
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Some larvae settled down, plantlike, to build colonies of flower bud–like polyps, of which some went butterflying off while others stayed behind as bountifully budding polyps.—
Mandy-Suzanne Wong,
Longreads,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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