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
When Robert Redford passed recently, People Magazine used his photo for the cover, and the new docu on John Candy features his photos liberally.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump has borrowed liberally (or perhaps more accurately, illiberally) from Orbán’s playbook for autocratic capture, and now Orbán is seeking favors in return.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The first major Frankenstein film liberally adapts the source material, but in lieu of staging the novel as written, James Whale leans into expressionistic production design and Gothic spectacle.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Writing at a time when there was little American literature to speak of, Irving borrowed liberally from European sources.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Authors like Jim Thompson and Erle Stanley Gardner are liberally name-dropped.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Trump has borrowed liberally (or perhaps more accurately, illiberally) from Orbán’s playbook for autocratic capture, and now Orbán is seeking favors in return.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
The first major Frankenstein film liberally adapts the source material, but in lieu of staging the novel as written, James Whale leans into expressionistic production design and Gothic spectacle.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Writing at a time when there was little American literature to speak of, Irving borrowed liberally from European sources.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
The King of Swords calls you to step into a leadership role in life or work by using your intellect, discernment, and communication skills liberally.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Authors like Jim Thompson and Erle Stanley Gardner are liberally name-dropped.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
The brands also were liberally seen on the red carpet, from Hayek Pinault, who wore a Balenciaga strapless tuxedo gown with Gucci shoes and handbag and Boucheron jewelry, to a plethora of stars in Gucci, including Moore, Chastain and Johnson, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Yara Shahidi.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
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Even the receptionist, Milan (Taylor), is an attorney-in-training who’s generously welcomed into the sorority.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s direct elevator access to this generously sized apartment, and the living room has a wood-burning fireplace with the original mantel and perfect parquet floors with maple and walnut inlay.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness are tested in constantly changing combinations designed to reward the most well-rounded performers.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Southern cuisine, a main dish is best complemented by a host of incredible side dishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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