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
The indexes and hands are liberally coated with Super-LumiNova.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Several four-letter c-words are used liberally.
—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
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Several four-letter c-words are used liberally.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
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The program is generously supported by the Chapman University College of Performing Arts and Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with additional support from Arts Orange County and individual donors.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Berea College, in Kentucky, is probably the most well known of these institutions.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hot sleepers know the feeling of tossing, turning, and sweating through too-warm bedding especially well, but the proper seasonal bedding can eliminate this issue.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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