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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
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.
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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
Spielberg worked within the system, Coppola spent lavishly and even ostentatiously to build his own studio and Lucas found his independence through a quieter, more conservative and technology-driven route.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
The title floods the screen, in lavishly flowing script, a whopping 49 minutes into this 108-minute neo-noir, not far off the halfway mark.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
How did DeSantis’ Division of Emergency Management overpay Cherfilus-McCormick’s health care company so lavishly for COVID-19 vaccinations?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Spielberg worked within the system, Coppola spent lavishly and even ostentatiously to build his own studio and Lucas found his independence through a quieter, more conservative and technology-driven route.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 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
The title floods the screen, in lavishly flowing script, a whopping 49 minutes into this 108-minute neo-noir, not far off the halfway mark.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
How did DeSantis’ Division of Emergency Management overpay Cherfilus-McCormick’s health care company so lavishly for COVID-19 vaccinations?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishly
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Turn the heat to high, salt the potatoes generously, and using tongs, gently and carefully move them around to be sure they’re all submerged in the oil.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Spray the door generously with cleaner or use a microfiber cloth to wet the door with the diluted vinegar mixture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 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
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As more observations are collected, those uncertainties shrink, allowing scientists to better understand the object’s true path through space.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Her other top picks include luxuriously soft wide-leg pants, a high-neck midi dress, and a silk maxi skirt, all of which are machine washable.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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This luxuriously comforting dinner is just what the doctor called for.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the intention is to truly incentivize good stewardship and protection of Florida’s environment, thoughtfully placing communities to be aligned with wildlife corridors and compatible with the character and needs of existing communities is paramount.—
Katherine Sayler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fish, from Expedia, noted that Big Sky has been working to expand its guest capacity thoughtfully without detracting from the experience.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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But it’s also richly informed by intuition.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Commoners were considered poor, but had a richly varied diet at a time when the English elite had come to favor meat, wheat, and sugar, the precursor to today’s fast-food diet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 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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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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Will Vicari’s wig and makeup design complete the extravagantly artificial fashion of the period.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Duvalier and his family lived extravagantly while Haiti suffered in poverty and violence.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lavishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishly. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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