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
And this handsomely mounted musical was considered something of a disappointment at the time.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Platforms rewarded it handsomely with attention, money, and power.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, Anutin held yet another rally that very evening, and the sacrifice appears to have paid off handsomely.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Venture capitalists and experts have previously told CNBC that these deals often leave some investors and employees in a state of limbo while founders and AI leaders get paid handsomely.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The new hotel is finished and handsomely furnished through and through.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Imagine being compensated more handsomely than all but one other person – er, Unicorn – in the history of your professional field, but still not feeling any more pressure to produce than your co-workers.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The first Berenjak opened in London’s Soho district in 2018, in a space handsomely scruffy in the spirit of Samyani’s memories.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That bet would have paid handsomely.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Platforms rewarded it handsomely with attention, money, and power.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, Anutin held yet another rally that very evening, and the sacrifice appears to have paid off handsomely.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Venture capitalists and experts have previously told CNBC that these deals often leave some investors and employees in a state of limbo while founders and AI leaders get paid handsomely.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The new hotel is finished and handsomely furnished through and through.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Imagine being compensated more handsomely than all but one other person – er, Unicorn – in the history of your professional field, but still not feeling any more pressure to produce than your co-workers.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The first Berenjak opened in London’s Soho district in 2018, in a space handsomely scruffy in the spirit of Samyani’s memories.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That bet would have paid handsomely.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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Her mother had just sold Robbie’s childhood home, and the Suicide Squad actor generously purchased these two residences for both her mother and her sister.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shriver focuses most of her fictional energies on characters who are more generously, and more plausibly, drawn and thus more deserving of her—and our—interest.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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While traders are trying to cash in on the rally, geopolitical uncertainty persists, boding well for gold prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rose is such a project, a historical drama that plays out like a folk tale, an aggregate of many similar true-life stories — some detected, others not — lightly fictionalized and thoughtfully distilled into one.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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When designed thoughtfully, a bathroom can transform into a serene sanctuary.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The flaky pockets are nicely filled with a distinct flavor profile.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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That should set Stadlman up nicely for next month’s NCAA indoor championships.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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So far, Mamdani has cheerfully brushed aside these cartoon-villain allegations, announcing an ambitious universal-childcare plan and holding an adorable press conference with constituents in the under-five demographic.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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That request was made 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Still, the actor kindly agreed to answer questions for the piece via email.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Reach out kindly to receive the same positive energy from those around you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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 20 Feb. 2026.
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