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
Profits would be reinvested in climate action, while Google would still be compensated handsomely.
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Christian Kroll, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, the program is so handsomely made that its genre excesses nearly vanish, hiding behind peat fires or in the folds of a kilt.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
The cloud was a priority for CEO Satya Nadella upon taking over in early 2014, and it’s paid off handsomely for investors — just take a look at the stock chart versus the S & P 500.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Those who stayed were handsomely rewarded.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Christian Kroll, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, the program is so handsomely made that its genre excesses nearly vanish, hiding behind peat fires or in the folds of a kilt.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
The cloud was a priority for CEO Satya Nadella upon taking over in early 2014, and it’s paid off handsomely for investors — just take a look at the stock chart versus the S & P 500.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Those who stayed were handsomely rewarded.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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Train generously, mentor consistently and remember that motion without insight is a waste.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The room count is down from the original 105, resulting in generously sized, elegant yet inviting spaces, most with lagoon views.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Miller often called well into the evening, Dudek said, to chastise him about anything the press had reported that day that had caught the administration off guard.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Natural fabrics like cotton and wool, however, are best left to the pros.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Comment thoughtfully on their posts three times per week.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This worked nicely in my open living room and now serves as the focal point of the space, with a set of two accent chairs completing the floating furniture layout.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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And all the various mysteries come to a head in the final two episodes and are wrapped up nicely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the film, Maddie cheerfully navigates the politics of her jealous co-worker (Claudia O’Doherty), exacting boss (Connor O’Malley) and lesbian BFF (Berlant) at the sunny studios of Gourmaybe.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The song cheerfully encourages kids to use the potty at pivotal times throughout the day—namely before heading to school and before climbing in bed at the end of the day.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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While the initial criticism could’ve been framed more kindly, turning the tables is hardly an effective way to rectify the situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Thursday night’s defeat won’t reflect kindly on Boise State once the College Football Playoff committee begins ranking teams in November — not unless BSU piled up nothing but wins until then.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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