as in generously
in a generous manner
she spread frosting liberally over the cake until it oozed over the edges
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Recent Examples of liberally
Several four-letter c-words are used liberally.
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Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Mix approximately 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 tablespoon of liquid laundry detergent and apply liberally to the stain.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The paintings at The Journal Gallery borrow liberally from current events, religion, recent history, the mythos of the Wild West, fascism, and old Hollywood.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Breakfast is also served in Patatino with mainstays like Eggs Royal offset by more unusual serves that include an addictive plate of flatbread with honey, ricotta, and grapes, and a feather-light stack of orange-scented pancakes liberally doused in a shiny chocolate sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Lightner scored four goals to lead a balanced offense before Bishop’s substituted liberally in the closing minutes.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The buck is passed around as liberally as hair wefts in the show’s makeover episodes.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Serve the pork on hot plates with the sauce poured liberally over and around.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Joan applies hers liberally, contouring her cheekbones and swirling it around her lips in the shade ‘spicy,’ the most bronzed of the six shades on offer.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Mix approximately 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 tablespoon of liquid laundry detergent and apply liberally to the stain.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
The paintings at The Journal Gallery borrow liberally from current events, religion, recent history, the mythos of the Wild West, fascism, and old Hollywood.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Breakfast is also served in Patatino with mainstays like Eggs Royal offset by more unusual serves that include an addictive plate of flatbread with honey, ricotta, and grapes, and a feather-light stack of orange-scented pancakes liberally doused in a shiny chocolate sauce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Lightner scored four goals to lead a balanced offense before Bishop’s substituted liberally in the closing minutes.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The buck is passed around as liberally as hair wefts in the show’s makeover episodes.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Serve the pork on hot plates with the sauce poured liberally over and around.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
Joan applies hers liberally, contouring her cheekbones and swirling it around her lips in the shade ‘spicy,’ the most bronzed of the six shades on offer.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
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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
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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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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