liberally

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Recent Examples of liberally 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 Fragrance-free, calming, and granting even more of a second-skin feel than its tinted alternative, the UV Clear Face Sunscreen is a no-brainer choice for putting on your bathroom counter, storing in your makeup bag, and applying liberally every day this season. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 Rinse lemon juice from meat; sprinkle both sides liberally with pepper and garlic powder. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberally
Adverb
  • The tree came with warm lights that generously illuminate and were a breeze to set up.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Season generously with salt to taste, enough to bring out the full flavor of the chicken.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • But Miller said overtime can push pay well above six figures, and in some cases past $300,000.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • With the game well in hand, Smith was actually trying to sub Zaha out in the 90th minute (and arguably should have done so sooner).
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Liberally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberally. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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