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
The good news is that several options perform both functions handsomely without breaking the bank.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
All those guys are headed back to North America to rejoin the pro teams for which they get paid handsomely to play.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore has taken over an agency under intense scrutiny — and he’s getting paid handsomely to do it.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Paid off handsomely for both sides.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 21, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Or Nothing at All While certain nations pay handsomely for Olympic glory, others take a markedly different approach.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, the prevailing opinion remains that Willis is ready to be a starter — and get paid handsomely for basically four strong appearances over two seasons.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
And this handsomely mounted musical was considered something of a disappointment at the time.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Platforms rewarded it handsomely with attention, money, and power.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
All those guys are headed back to North America to rejoin the pro teams for which they get paid handsomely to play.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore has taken over an agency under intense scrutiny — and he’s getting paid handsomely to do it.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Paid off handsomely for both sides.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 21, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Or Nothing at All While certain nations pay handsomely for Olympic glory, others take a markedly different approach.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, the prevailing opinion remains that Willis is ready to be a starter — and get paid handsomely for basically four strong appearances over two seasons.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
And this handsomely mounted musical was considered something of a disappointment at the time.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Platforms rewarded it handsomely with attention, money, and power.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
Adverb
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What Muller is flagging, politely, almost generously, is that policy unpredictability is now doing more damage than hardship.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The generously sized living areas have wood flooring.—
Lesa Stuart,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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As more observations are collected, those uncertainties shrink, allowing scientists to better understand the object’s true path through space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The creation of this Network reflects UConn Health’s long-term strategic plan to strengthen healthcare delivery statewide by expanding access, supporting community hospitals, and building a high-value health system that can grow thoughtfully over time.—
Radenka Maric,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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When thoughtfully combined, these pieces create rooms that are highly personal and welcoming.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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So disguised as a beggar, Odysseus shows up at his palace, and he is not treated very nicely by the suitors who have camped out in his house.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Homer, the case is coming together nicely and straightforwardly.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos likewise ripped Cameron, but Sarandos would still cheerfully kill to acquire a single new Cameron film over a hundred Red Notices and Rebel Moons.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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One lovely sequence sees an outdoor lunch at the lodge turn into an impromptu dance party with a live musician singing some cheerfully inauthentic bossa nova.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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With connected Venus stepping into your 7th House of Companions, you’re being encouraged to ask kindly and listen closely.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years now, friends and family have kindly emailed or texted me diary-in-the-news items and shared their personal diary stories, which enriched my book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 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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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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