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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
Thomas Bryant, whom Atkinson lavishly praised as a backup big who always tries on defense, logged only 13 minutes.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Kennedy’s speech was heroic, lavishly bold, and audacious.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s why this show, set on a yacht, sees four couples living lavishly topside — and the rest of the singles below deck, cleaning up after the others.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Social networking giant Meta has been spending lavishly on AI infrastructure for its products, and has projected capital expenditures of as much as $135 billion in 2026 alone.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite limited revenue, Polymarket is spending lavishly on marketing, purchasing diamond chains for combat sport athletes, buying Times Square ads and creating a limited-time free grocery market in New York City.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the civil servant, Andrew would spend lavishly on excessive flights, unreasonable numbers of hotel rooms and more to accommodate his entourage.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Speaking of libations, guests can also summon an in-suite bartender experience, but invite a few friends to join you, because in true Paiza fashion, the cocktail carts arrive lavishly stocked.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump lavishly praised the justices who voted his way ― Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito ― while continually trashing the ones who didn't.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Kennedy’s speech was heroic, lavishly bold, and audacious.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
That’s why this show, set on a yacht, sees four couples living lavishly topside — and the rest of the singles below deck, cleaning up after the others.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Social networking giant Meta has been spending lavishly on AI infrastructure for its products, and has projected capital expenditures of as much as $135 billion in 2026 alone.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite limited revenue, Polymarket is spending lavishly on marketing, purchasing diamond chains for combat sport athletes, buying Times Square ads and creating a limited-time free grocery market in New York City.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the civil servant, Andrew would spend lavishly on excessive flights, unreasonable numbers of hotel rooms and more to accommodate his entourage.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Speaking of libations, guests can also summon an in-suite bartender experience, but invite a few friends to join you, because in true Paiza fashion, the cocktail carts arrive lavishly stocked.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Trump lavishly praised the justices who voted his way ― Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito ― while continually trashing the ones who didn't.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishly
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Rather than leaving oil in your hair throughout the day, applying it generously before shampooing allows the essential oils to sit on the scalp and penetrate the hair without leaving you looking greasy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our southwest-facing room also rather generously provided a view towards Mount Fuji 60 miles away, all the more impressive when silhouetted against the blushing sunset.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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To be in a place built—so very expensively—on fossil fuels, listening to endless green talk from an industry profiting off planetary destruction, is far more discombobulating than the astonishing shopping options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The soundtrack boasts expensively familiar crowd-pleasers by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Billy Joel.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The luxuriously plush microfiber hair towel wrap, with more than 25,000 positive reviews, is specially designed to gently and quickly dry hair, helping to prevent frizz and damage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The camera lingers, luxuriously, on the dilapidated roadside.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Makeup Brush Sets When the brushes are thoughtfully designed—think soft, dense fibers and sturdy handles—blending tends to be easier, and your makeup looks that much more polished.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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Grasslands, especially those in humid areas with good soil, provision their local food webs as richly as do forests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The rhythm created by the voice and the instruments is richly unsettling.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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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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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If so, what is such a large and extravagantly funded force meant to do?—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Will Vicari’s wig and makeup design complete the extravagantly artificial fashion of the period.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lavishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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