1
as in generously
in a generous manner
complained that the university spends lavishly on the football program but underfunds other sports
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2
as in expensively
in a luxurious manner
Hollywood celebrities are known for living lavishly
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Adverb
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Organizations that prioritize this foundational investment in their people will be the ones best prepared to meet tomorrow’s sophisticated AI threats head-on and emerge stronger.—
Vishaal Hariprasad,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025 -
The shooter was concealed by heavy brush and seemed to be well prepared.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Only one apartment; huge, but richly furnished, and the nervous owner wanted $200 per month.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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With layered aromas, richly textured palates, and long, satisfying finishes, each bottle offers an incredible experience at a price that won’t break the bank.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That’s probably because the shoes come up large and were slightly too wide in our regular size.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025
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That these are happening at a moment of precariousness for the industry writ large makes the stakes that much higher.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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The president was first seen in a box high above the playing field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Using a soft bristled brush, work high to low again.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Lavishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishly. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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