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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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as in expensively
in a luxurious manner
Hollywood celebrities are known for living lavishly
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Recent Examples of lavishly
Saft remade it in soft, creamy shades, draping the bed in a linen cover that pooled lavishly on the floor.
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Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
His writing is lavishly detailed and sharply intelligent, nuanced and lyrical but also funny and sometimes surreal.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The socialite and reality TV star has raised a few eyebrows with the latest addition to her underwear range, Skims — a barely there thong, lavishly adorned with fake pubic hair.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The funny, exuberant and lavishly staged musical opened Thursday in its world premiere at The Old Globe in Balboa Park.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the state party, in addition to spending taxpayer money on fighting for O’Brien’s removal, the Treasury under Goldberg has spent lavishly on travel, dining out, and catering.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Like the rest of its Big Tech cadre, Google has spent lavishly on developing generative AI models.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, there haven’t been many recent transactions in the neighborhood and none of such a large and lavishly renovated building, so there really aren’t relevant sales to compare it to.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
That victory took the pair all the way to the Oscars, with the lushly shot, lavishly mounted period piece earning three statuettes from 10 nominations.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
His writing is lavishly detailed and sharply intelligent, nuanced and lyrical but also funny and sometimes surreal.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The socialite and reality TV star has raised a few eyebrows with the latest addition to her underwear range, Skims — a barely there thong, lavishly adorned with fake pubic hair.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
The funny, exuberant and lavishly staged musical opened Thursday in its world premiere at The Old Globe in Balboa Park.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the state party, in addition to spending taxpayer money on fighting for O’Brien’s removal, the Treasury under Goldberg has spent lavishly on travel, dining out, and catering.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Like the rest of its Big Tech cadre, Google has spent lavishly on developing generative AI models.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, there haven’t been many recent transactions in the neighborhood and none of such a large and lavishly renovated building, so there really aren’t relevant sales to compare it to.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
That victory took the pair all the way to the Oscars, with the lushly shot, lavishly mounted period piece earning three statuettes from 10 nominations.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishly
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Their laughter, energy, and spirit said everything about living fully — and giving generously — at any age.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Spray generously on the sink and scrub it in with a cleaning sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps China’s aggressive state spending, open-source AI coding, and interest in ordinary use cases for the technology will ultimately give the country an edge over American firms that are expensively chasing revolutionary applications for a more theoretical product.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Go with icebreaker’s 300 MerinoFine™ half-zip thermal top and leggings—featuring the softest, finest, and heaviest weight fabric, made with ultrafine merino wool fibers that deliver a luxuriously soft feel and keep you warm in the cold New England mornings.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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What's more, used thoughtfully, those bonuses can form the backbone of a points strategy, often covering entire trips on their own.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Explore thoughtfully, as curiosity builds bridges that last.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Filled with richly varied locales and only three hours ahead of Central Standard Time, Brazil seemed tailor-made.—
María Cristina Lalonde,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Traditionally eaten on New Year's Day—whether cooked with black-eyed peas or collard greens—this richly marbled cut of pork is both a comfort food and tradition.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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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
Adverb
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But the fact that single men are deciding to start families on their own, some of them paying extravagantly for egg donation and surrogacy, might also say something about just how important fatherhood is for many men today.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lavishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishly. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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