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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
My husband devotes many hours to baking all the desserts, shopping for food and drinks, and lavishly decorating the house.
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet the United States spends lavishly on the military, ignoring the catastrophe that is likely to come.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
From a swanky vacation in the Maldives to luxury sports cars, fraudsters in Minnesota lavishly spent millions in taxpayer dollars meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a major controversy that's drawn the ire of the president and several government probes.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann famously feature lavishly decorated Christmas trees beneath their art nouveau domes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The flagship store was lavishly furnished and stocked with clothing of a quality not commonly found in Texas.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Saft remade it in soft, creamy shades, draping the bed in a linen cover that pooled lavishly on the floor.
—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
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Yet the United States spends lavishly on the military, ignoring the catastrophe that is likely to come.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
From a swanky vacation in the Maldives to luxury sports cars, fraudsters in Minnesota lavishly spent millions in taxpayer dollars meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a major controversy that's drawn the ire of the president and several government probes.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann famously feature lavishly decorated Christmas trees beneath their art nouveau domes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The flagship store was lavishly furnished and stocked with clothing of a quality not commonly found in Texas.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Saft remade it in soft, creamy shades, draping the bed in a linen cover that pooled lavishly on the floor.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishly
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Twenty years of hard work and persistence, blessed by occasional moments when chance had generously smiled on him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The strudel begins with a baked puff pastry base, generously layered with Bavarian cream and lightly glazed berries and other seasonal fruit.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 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
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Magic Erasers work well for walls, baseboards, porcelain sinks, tubs, appliance interiors, and grout.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just as light and breezy colors are preferred for spring and summer, warm and moody tones suit winter well, bringing a sense of cozy comfort to the home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fabric is high-quality, luxuriously soft to the touch, and, mercifully, resistant to staining.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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Chon’s debut feature previewed his talents as a filmmaker offering up richly cinematic and character-driven explorations of the Asian American experience.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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The primary suite boasts its own fireplace, a secluded patio and a bathroom richly appointed with onyx.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 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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In November, the content creator, who first established a tradition of dressing extravagantly for her relatives' holiday parties in 2021, pulled up to her family function in a look inspired by a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
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Some journalists dress extravagantly, a longstanding tradition at this news conference, hoping to stand out in the packed hall and catch the president’s eye for a chance to ask a question.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Lavishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishly. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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