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
To the contrary, council members often preface their comments with gratuitous praise for staff (as if they’re not being paid handsomely for their work).
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Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
Done well, the securitization turns a bottleneck into a market, and pays investors handsomely for the service.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Of course, that’s easier when a player has already been paid handsomely, played in Pro Bowls and featured in advertising campaigns.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
In the latter time line, Yesiko, a middle-aged ship captain who is burdened by medical debt, picks up some mysterious passengers—including a moody robot—who promise to pay handsomely.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Power Insider is about all forms of energy, and this year, investors savvy enough to bet on that have profited handsomely.
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Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
In the case of Nvidia, Huang is known to demand perfection but pays his staff handsomely for their work.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Under offensive-line shepherd Zach Strief, the Broncos have spent handsomely to build one of the most stable fronts in the NFL.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
Done well, the securitization turns a bottleneck into a market, and pays investors handsomely for the service.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Of course, that’s easier when a player has already been paid handsomely, played in Pro Bowls and featured in advertising campaigns.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
In the latter time line, Yesiko, a middle-aged ship captain who is burdened by medical debt, picks up some mysterious passengers—including a moody robot—who promise to pay handsomely.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Power Insider is about all forms of energy, and this year, investors savvy enough to bet on that have profited handsomely.
—
Brian Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
In the case of Nvidia, Huang is known to demand perfection but pays his staff handsomely for their work.
—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Under offensive-line shepherd Zach Strief, the Broncos have spent handsomely to build one of the most stable fronts in the NFL.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
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Even as accounting and auditing firms continue to race forward with AI development and implementation the standards around who, how, and when these tools should be audited remain very much a work in progress, to put it generously.
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For the week ending June 14, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks.
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Say yes thoughtfully, and protect your joyful focus this evening.
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Golden retrievers remained cheerfully oblivious as usual.
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Among other curiosities were Matthew Howard and Joseph Pereira cheerfully pulverizing Philip Glass’ Fantasy Concerto for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, as well as Boris Allakhverdyan suavely ghosting jazz legend Artie Shaw in his Clarinet Concerto.
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Gentle reflection strengthens your budget steadily and kindly.
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Guha has framed the research as a reason to look more kindly on foods rich in phytic acid.
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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
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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?
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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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