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
New ideas propose to fix this incentive problem Yesterday the National Basketball Association (NBA) rewarded the Washington Wizards handsomely for the team’s losing season, the latest in a consecutive streak.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The move also has paid off handsomely for the Saints.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Google has paid handsomely to set defaults on devices like the iPhone for this reason.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Going back further, prediction market analysts have identified a trader who appears to have profited handsomely from having advance knowledge of the pardons former President Biden granted in his final hours in office.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Investors have been handsomely rewarded for sticking with Cook.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tailbacks have a very short window to get compensated handsomely because of the nature of that position, so time is not on Achane’s side.
—Omar Kelly
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The move also has paid off handsomely for the Saints.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Google has paid handsomely to set defaults on devices like the iPhone for this reason.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Going back further, prediction market analysts have identified a trader who appears to have profited handsomely from having advance knowledge of the pardons former President Biden granted in his final hours in office.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Investors have been handsomely rewarded for sticking with Cook.
—Ari Levy,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Tailbacks have a very short window to get compensated handsomely because of the nature of that position, so time is not on Achane’s side.
—Omar Kelly
april 20, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomely
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Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Although not made of real leather, this chic Lovevook weekender bag at Amazon is a wallet-friendly option that looks the part with its faux-leather base and details, and its generously-sized interior and shoe compartment.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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In light of federal immigration crackdowns, funding cuts and rollbacks to civil rights protections and oversight, how can California better serve vulnerable student populations, including those who are immigrants, are LGBTQ+ and have disabilities?—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The tension was best presented throughout the third period, as Minnesota had 11 shots on goals to just one from Montreal.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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It’s rooted in the principle of taking care of what’s provided to us — and using it thoughtfully to make people’s lives better.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Either way, Netflix respectfully disagrees with the honorable gentleman from the former Republic of Texas, to put it nicely.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The hardwood floors throughout are nicely maintained with thin beams and decorative borders.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
11 May 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
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And the guy very kindly patted us on the back and said, ‘That’s not how this works.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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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.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Handsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomely. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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